Caught in his web

g in her sleep. Her voice was barely audible

e murmured, her words

ing was heavy as she struggled to catch her breath. She quickly turned on t

:30 AM. With a deep sigh, she tossed off the duv

hed water onto her face. The cool liquid brought temporary relief as

She sighed, biting d

revealing a bottle of medication. She popped two pills int

r black shoulder length hair back, a notification popped up on her phone: 'Mom's death anniversary'. For a while,

dropped a bouquet of fresh white roses. As she stared at t

ought you flowers today; I didn't forget." she squatted, runnin

attering the moment. Sighing, Ivana answered, "I told

, ma'am." The

deep breath and placed it back on. "Did something

I told him that you're unavailable today, but he's refusing to

red her deeply. Today was the most sensitive day of her life; she hated dealing with men

e?" the caller asked, snapp

I'll be right there. Until then, keep an eye on him." she said,

s surprised to see the 2023 Bentley flying

he moment she walked in, causing the rest of t

His 6.2 foot frame and masculine build commanded attention,

id, extending his han

ds specifically the knuckle tattoos that adorned his fingers. As usual, s

ace. "Don't worry, they are temporary tatto

t, Greg asked, "Shall we

he person you're looking for isn't available, isn't that s

composure, a soft chuckle escaping his lips. "My apologies, Ms

watching Ivana's gaze soften, before s

d, pushing her hair back. "Today is my day off

m leaving. Ivana slowly lifted her gaze from the floor to his fac

ng. "I heard you charge $10,000 per clien

the Month and has never lost a case. Of course, she's good at her job.

u'll take on the case," Greg said,

er office, and her expression unreadable. Her associates stopp

ent first." she said,

x of curiosity and relief. He hadn't expected her

to the 2023 Bentley flying spur parked outsi

g man was brought in by one of the prison wardens. H

, turning to Greg who was standing

pen, and scanned the contents. The headline read:

ed, closing the file

id you just call me pathetic?' he a

question, and you need to be honest if you want to get out of here," she warn

reed to spend the night together, and I paid her, but she wouldn't

dn't want to pay the price for it." he a

k. "See this? That bitch cut me with a bread knife and ran out of the room. When I ch

her anger. "So she died trying to escape from

greement with his own words. "But the truth is, I didn't kill her. Her own

a day like today. "I see..." she said in a low, clear voice, leaning fo

id you just call me a killer?" he

acing, "Yes, I did. Why? Are

h your mouth, Miss lawyer," he war

g him by surprise. "What did she do wrong?" she s

to compose herself. "I can't believe I wasted my time talking to you.

do you mean by that? Aren't you representi

urned to Greg. "I refus

You are a lawyer, act like one. Take the goddamn

th. "You really have no manners, do you?" she

this case." Greg counte

n bring me the document that stated our agree

e could finally leave, she turned to the prisoner. "I do wish you a long, happy,