Chapter 9 As I packed up my things , no one dared to ask what had happened . I was brought into the firm by Alexander , and everyone saw me as his protégé . So when he was hard on me , it was just something people thought was normal . Now that I had made such a scene in his office , no one wanted to get involved . The only one who reacted was John , who kept her head down , pretending to be busy with paperwork . But in our chat window , she was furiously typing away , probably setting her keyboard on fire . My phone vibrated in my pocket , and I didnt even need to check to know John had sent a dozen exclamation marks . I walked out of the firm , carrying my packed up belongings . I didnt go home because honestly , that place didnt feel like home anymore . Instead , I checked into a hotel , just for now . Once I had a moment to breathe , I finally looked at Johns messages . She didnt ask what happened between me and Alexander . Instead , she asked if I needed help . After all , Alexander had a serious reputation in the legal world . No one wanted to get on his bad side by hiring me . John said she could ask around , see if her mentor or some of her connections could help . It was an offer that was deeper than our friendship probably warranted . But I didnt want to trouble her . 44.49 Conducts Concert ( kappey 9 1 had already decided to leave this city . Alexanders influence might be strong , but he couldnt control every firm in the country . Right ? ( 0 ) Audrey's biggest regret? A one-night stand with Floyd, her secret love for eight years. Despite his arranged marriage and his family's troubles, he kept rescuing her. She thought she was just a fling,...