Chapter 3.

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Sergio's voice filled the quiet conference room as he commanded the attention of all the FOX attorneys. His usual joviality, however, was tempered by a serious undertone that few of us were accustomed to.

"Ladies and gentlemen," he began, his hands firmly planted on the table in front of him. "I have important news regarding a new case that our firm has taken on."

Immediately, we perked up, curious about the details of this unexpected turn.

"We've been approached by a client with a case that has the potential to elevate our firm to new heights," Sergio continued, his tone laden with anticipation. "It involves a complex matter of corporate fraud and breach of contract, with numerous nuances and legal pitfalls."

A soft murmur rippled through the room as the attorneys whispered amongst themselves about the possible implications of such a case.

"I've decided that this case will be assigned to Landon," Sergio declared resolutely, his gaze fixed on a figure across the room. "He has the experience and acumen necessary to bring this to a successful conclusion."

A wave of anticipation swept through the room as the attorneys turned their attention to Landon, whose facial expression barely changed at the announcement.

"But," Sergio continued, a smile spreading across his face, "no case is won by one person alone. Hanna, I want you to assist Landon on this case. Your eye for detail and determination will be a valuable complement to his expertise."

My heart skipped a beat as Sergio's words sunk in. Working with Landon, my eternal rival, was the last thing I had expected. I could feel the tension in the room mounting as I nodded slowly, my mind racing with thoughts of the challenges that lay ahead.

The coming days would be a test of our collaboration, our skills, and perhaps even our personal boundaries. And while the thought of working with Landon made my nerves tingle, I knew I had to seize this opportunity to prove myself and show what I was capable of.

As Sergio made the announcement, a grin spread across Landon's face that he found hard to suppress. The idea of working with Hanna, his perpetual adversary, filled him with an unexpected delight. He could almost feel the chance to tease her even more, to push her out of her comfort zone and see her reactions as they worked together.

The prospect of having Hanna's assistance on this case sparked a hint of excitement in Landon. He knew she was competent, determined, and brilliant in her own right. But he couldn't help but relish the thought of her being under his supervision, of having the reins and being able to steer her as he pleased.

As the others in the conference room shared their bewildered reactions, Landon found himself struggling to suppress his grin. He couldn't wait to put pressure on Hanna, to show her who really held the reins here. The prospect of teasing and challenging her as they worked on the case filled him with mischievous enthusiasm.

He glanced at Hanna, gauging her reaction as she nodded slowly. The faint blush on her cheeks betrayed her nervousness, and Landon couldn't help but smile contentedly. He knew he would have a lot of fun teasing Hanna in the days to come, and he couldn't wait to see how she would react to his provocations.

As the meeting drew to a close and the attorneys began to disperse, Landon knew that interesting times lay ahead. Working with Hanna would be a challenge, but it was a challenge he embraced with pleasure. And who knows, maybe their collaboration would lead to something more than just rivalry and teasing.

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