NovelUpdate"It's really you." Allison's eyelashes fluttered down, her tone giving nothing away.
"You figured it out?" Joshua chuckled softly. "Watson treatedto coffee, so | thought I'd return the favor with
afternoon tea. I'm just not the kind of guy who likes to owe people."
When he visited the law firm earlier, he noticed a lot of young faces. The receptionists, assistants, and even
many of the lawyers seemed to be under thirty. Curious, he asked his assistant, John, what the trendy snacks and
drinks were for this crowd. John enthusiastically listed off the must-haves.
Joshua had instructed, "Order safternoon tea for Allie's firm, and make sure it's top-notch." If Watson
thought coffee would win hearts, Joshua was ready to up the ante with something a little more extravagant.
John, ever thorough, knew exactly how Joshua felt about Allison. Treating the firm of the CEO's special someone
called for nothing but the best. The milk tea was crafted with fresh milk and free from artificial creamers, the
fruit was all imported and top-tier, and the cakes were from a luxury patisserie.
Allison listened to Joshua's reasoning, her lips quirking slightly. Was it really just about not owing anyone? She
couldn't exactly call him out on it. Earlier, in front of her team, he'd practically claimed the law firm as part of his
territory, and now he was playing this gwith Watson. Since her team had been working hard and the food
was already there, it seemed a waste to send it back. Allison sighed and asked, "How much did all this set you
back? I'll pay you."
She could cover the cost herself; there was no need to owe Joshua.
Joshua's voice had a teasing edge to it. "Allison, it's not like | got it for you. Why payback? You're going to
assign my company's cases to your team, right? A little goodwill can make a world of difference when they're
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Allison felt momentarily at a loss. "What are you implying?" she asked, frowning. "Are you suggesting my team
works with a chip on their shoulder?"
"You've got to understand the grind," Joshua laughed. "Nobody loves their job all the time. Everyone's got a bit of
resentment about work."
Joshua was just repeating what John had told him, but it seemed to ring true. Allison was quiet for a moment.
Reflecting on her own past jobs, she recalled feeling sresentment, especially in those tough years at
Havenbrook. She'd been cut off from her family, scraping by on a small salary, and dealing with a demanding
boss-it had been a rough time.
"Don't even think about payingback," Joshua insisted. "I got it for the company's sake."
"You know we'd handle your cases well without these extras."
"Still, | appreciate it, Allison," Joshua replied, sounding genuinely pleased.
Allison admitted to herself that
Joshua had a point. Little perks like these did make the workday more
enjoyable and had no reason to
deny her team this unexpected treat.
She hung up the phone and instructed the receptionist, "Let everyone know
there's food, courtesy of our client, Mr. Fisher."
"Yay!" the receptionist cheered enthusiastically.
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