CHAPTER ONE
Ashley pov
I woke up in a daze as I dragged my lazy feet to the bathroom. I took off my nightwear and give a loud yawn.
I took my bath and washed my hair, I got out of the bathroom water still trinkling from my hair in tiny drops
I grabbed my towel and gently dried my hair before grabbing my hair dryer and blow drying my hair.
I slipped on my panties and bra as I applied my skincare.
I dressed in a white and black maxi gown , slapped on some red lipstick and carried my black Chanel bag ,packed my hair into a rough bun with some diamond heart earrings.
I ate my usual breakfast, pancakes and deviled eggs, cinnamon buns with orange juice before getting into my car and driving off
I was planning my beautiful day off when Charles called me for an emergency meeting .
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I parked my car in the parking lot and entered the firm
'hi Janice ' I greeted the receptionist
'hi ash' Janice said giving my key card ' late again huh'
I just smiled and entered the elevator and went up to the fifth floor.
I walked to Charles office and met receiving a call , I sat down folding my arms under my boobs.
Soon he dropped the phone and turned to me sitting opposite direction of my chair ,he handed me a cup of coffee with one of those fake smiles
'cut to the chase Charles '
'ok Ashley lannigan, I need you to be the lawyer in a case'
'hmmm I'm listening '
' it's about a criminal named Damien king'
' um how dangerous are we talking '
' he's an international mafia '
I immediately spat out my coffee when I heard that word MAFIA. it reminded me of my dark past, I didn't want to go there ever again. tears filled my eyes anytime I heard that word or remembered that incident
' no I'm not interested '
'uh why not Ashley'
'i said I'm not interested okay ' I yelled standing up 'goodbye Charles'
I said as I hurried to my office