The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 9

Chapter 9

A year ago, Sophie had gone through a rough breakup.

Her ex had handed her an itemized bil, demanding repayment. According to him, he had sent her over $10,000 over their two–year

relationship.

When Sophie refused to pay, he sued her. Desperate, she came to the law firm for help.

That day, all the other lawyers were out at court. The only one in the office was Charlotte.

“That’s not how it happened at all.” Sophie had sobbed, barely able to get the words out. “We lived together for two years. From the beginning, we agreed to split rent, utilities, and living expenses fifty–fifty. He sent me $400 a month, which covered his half, and I covered the other $400 for our shared expenses.

“I didn’t think much of it at the time, so I just went along with it. But now that we’ve broken up, he’s demanding I pay everything back, claiming that all those transfers were ‘gifts given with marriage in mind‘–and since we didn’t get married, I have to return the money.

“But that was just normal living expenses! How is that a ‘gift‘?! The total value of all the presents he ever gave me barely adds up to 100 bucks! How does he have the audacity to sue me?!

“I’m still

a student. My parents give me an allowance to cover my expenses, I don’t have $10,000 lying around to pay him back. And I can’t tell my parents either, if my dad finds out I was living with a guy during college, he’d kill me! Charlotte, please help me. I don’t know what else to

do

The whole situation was beyond ridiculous.

Of all people, a law student should have seen it coming, yet she had walked right into a scumbag’s trap

When a hopeless romantic fell for a manipulative man, she never stood a chance. He took her for everything she had, down to the last cent.

Charlotte let out a weary sigh, feeling nothing but sympathy for the girl sitting before her.

Generally speaking, most lawyers wouldn’t take on a case for a client who couldn’t afford the legal fees.

But Charlotte was different.

Not only did she take the case, but she lent Sophie the money to cover the legal fees.

At the time, Charlotte had just recently become a licensed attomey and was still on salary at the firm, making only $1,400 a month.

But without hesitation, she transferred Sophie the money so she could formally retain legal services

Once she took the case, Charlotte dug deep and managed to secure key evidence, leading to a solid victory in court.

From that moment on, Sophie admired Charlotte immensely–so much so that when the graduated, she immediately joined the firm to work as Charlotte’s assistant.

Now, standing in front of Charlotte with red–rimmed eyes, Sophie asked softly, “Charlotte, I already registered my kan redentials here, so I

can’t leave yet. But once my internship is over, can I come work for you?”

Charlotte was caught off guard for a moment. She hadn’t expected Sophie to ask that.

Then she smiled wannly. Of course you can. I’ll be in Jersey City. If you ever want to come, just reach out.”

“Really?! That’s amazing!” Sophie’s face lit up, her tears replaced by excitement. “Charlotte, I’m sticking with you for life! Wherever you go, I’ll go! You can’t get rid of me now!”

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