Five years after their breakup, a prominent lawyer is desperately seeking reconciliation.

Feeling increasingly aggrieved, Jiang Wan simply put down her coffee and looked up at him directly.

"Director Lu, although what one eats is a personal freedom and I don't need to explain it to anyone, since you're targeting me like this, I might as well tell you."

"Actually, I go to the bus stop at the entrance of China University of Political Science and Law every morning to buy egg pancakes, with sausage and chicken strips, and extra sauce. I can eat two in one meal."

"But you asked me to be there by 7:30 last night, so I got up at 5:00. I had a one-and-a-half-hour commute and waited for you downstairs for more than 40 minutes. Now I just want to have a cup of coffee to perk myself up."

Is it illegal?

Jiang Wan spoke quickly and urgently, her chest heaving.

Fang Tian's hand, which was peeling an egg, suddenly stopped, and she looked at Jiang Wan with surprise and shock.

The restaurant, which had been filled with hushed conversations, suddenly became like a vacuum chamber.

It was so quiet that you could almost hear your own breathing.

A look of surprise flashed across Lu Jingshi's face, but it was quickly replaced by anger.

This is outrageous! How dare she talk back to me in front of so many people?

"Jiang Wan!"

"I'm sorry, I've lost my appetite. You can continue eating."

Jiang Wan quickly got up and practically ran away from the restaurant.

Yes, she regretted it as soon as the words left her mouth.

Seeing Lu Jingshi's face turn dark quickly, she regretted it even more.

That was far too impulsive.

Why can't you just be patient?

Was she simply breaking free from Lu Jingshi's sarcastic remarks, or did she simply not want to see him and Fang Tian being so naturally intimate, oblivious to everyone else?

Jiang Wan rubbed her sore eyes in frustration and pressed the elevator button.

Her pale face and slightly disheveled helplessness were reflected in the elevator mirror.

Given how much Lu Jingshi hates her, he must have been furious just now.

He'll probably call Wang Yiran soon and return her.

However... the contract has already been signed, and the die is cast.

Even if Lu Jingshi gets angry, it shouldn't have much impact on Wang Yiran's cooperation, right?

Thinking of this, Jiang Wan felt like she had come back to life.

Frustrated, she took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to Wang Yiran.

"Old Wang, is the contract signed without any problems? Is it a done deal?"

Wang Yiran replied almost instantly.

"What kind of trouble is so serious? Are you still coming back for dinner?"

Jiang Wan was both amused and exasperated, and replied, "I'm about to call a car."

The moment the message was sent, the elevator dinged and stopped on the 22nd floor.

The elevator doors slowly opened.

What came into view was a young girl, not very old, smiling with eight perfect teeth showing.

The girl was clearly taken aback when she saw Jiang Wan.

"Oh, Director Lu and the others will be up shortly. I'm the new assistant."

The little girl suddenly realized.

"Hello, Attorney Jiang, I'm your secretary. My main responsibility is to complete the tasks assigned by you and the director. You can just call me Xiao Wu."

Jiang Wan smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners.

Assign a secretary to the assistant...

Kairong is indeed wealthy and powerful.

"Attorney Jiang, let me show you around. You and Director Lu share an office."

The entire 22nd floor is Lu Jingshi's private area. It includes a tea room, a gym, a bar, and even a movie theater under the stars.

His office, located at the far end of the corridor, was as luxurious as a small banquet hall.

Behind a huge rosewood desk is a bookcase that reaches the ceiling.

In addition to various professional books, there are also many personal collections on the books.

To the left is a full-length, high-definition window that offers a panoramic view of the entire city center.

The reception area opposite the desk was sunken, with dark sofas arranged in a U-shape.

A blue jade coffee table in the center gleams with a warm luster.

The entire office was understated yet sophisticated, exuding a cold and aloof atmosphere that kept strangers at bay.

Jiang Wan was shocked as she watched, and a sense of desolation rose in her heart.

Everything here seemed to be reminding her of something.

Five years ago, the young man who broke with his family and started from scratch for the career he loved had long since disappeared from memory.

Lu Jingshi is now not only the top legal figure in the entire Haicheng legal community.

He also returned to his family and is the sole heir to the Lu Group, a leading business group in Jiang Province.

Five years have passed, and everything has changed.

Now, there is an insurmountable chasm between him and Lu Jingshi.

Jiang Wan looked around the office but couldn't find a second desk: "Then where am I supposed to work?"

Xiao Wu, who had been speaking fluently just moments before, paused for a moment: "Your office... is here."

Jiang Wan turned around and saw a suite of less than 10 square meters at the entrance to the director's office.

A sign printed on an A4 sheet of white paper was pasted on the door: "Assistant's Office".

She was so busy admiring Lu Jingshi's bookshelf filled with all sorts of valuable professional books that she didn't even notice this piece of paper.

"Jiang Lu, this place is... a bit small, but... if the director needs anything, you can respond immediately."

Xiao Wu's voice grew softer and softer as he spoke, and he couldn't continue making things up.

Jiang Wan didn't think it was a big deal. Lu Jingshi hadn't brought her here to enjoy life; she had already made preparations.

She glanced around the suite and casually asked, "Did Director Fang used to work here?"

Xiao Wu lowered his head even further: "That suite across the street... was Director Fang's old office."

Jiang Wan's eyes darkened, and a bitter feeling welled up in her heart.

Lu Jingshi must be really head over heels in love with Fang Tian.

He didn't want anyone to take Fang Tian's place, even if he was only temporarily seconded; he wouldn't allow it.

"Jiang Lv"

Xiao Wu waved his hand, pulling Jiang Wan back to reality.

"These materials are what the director needs recently, so you need to make a schedule."

"Also... Director Lu has a habit of drinking a cup of black tea before work."

"Okay, I'll get ready."

The tea had just been brewed when Lu Jingshi stepped into the office right on time, sat down in the leather office chair, and casually crossed his long legs.

Jiang Wan lowered her head and gently pushed the teacup to his side.

Lu Jingshi moved his arm slightly, and Jiang Wan immediately raised her hand to block his view.

"Hmph, now you're scared? You were so arrogant just now."

"Jiang Wan, who gave you the audacity to yell at me?"

Jiang Wan lowered her hand, looked down, and remained silent.

Lu Jingshi hated her for never answering any questions.

He leaned over and grabbed her wrist, his five fingers like iron clamps, burning hot, making Jiang Wan gasp in pain.

Fine, it's all the same whether you stick your neck out or not. The contract's already signed; at worst, she'll just have to go back to her original position—she'd be more than happy to accept that.

She twisted her neck and glared at him: "If Director Lu is so dissatisfied, why not just send me back and replace me with Fang Tian?"

Lu Jingshi narrowed his eyes slightly, the veins on his forehead throbbed slightly, and he suddenly pulled forward.

Jiang Wan bumped headfirst into his collarbone due to inertia, her nose stung violently, and tears welled up instantly.

"Jiang Wan, do you think I should forgive you just because you said sorry a few times? What are you so arrogant about? Do you think you have the right to dictate what I do?"

Jiang Wan wrinkled her sore nose, hesitated for three seconds, and then suddenly leaned towards Lu Jingshi.

Lu Jingshi instinctively caught her, and Jiang Wan quickly hooked her other arm around his neck and pulled him down.

Their faces were so close that Jiang Wan could see her reflection in his eyes.