Ethan 's POV

I am very happy today and the reason is now I can make my presence known to her. Although my meeting with her is as a potential client who is fighting the law case against his cousin.

I know I am forging the things but I want her to trust me and so slowly I can sweep her from her feet and make her mine. You might ask I could have done that earlier but there was this power that held me back. Now I am free and there will be no restraints in approaching her.

Jocelyn 's POV

Mr. Ashley barged into my cabin and said " Josh today we have a multimillionaire client who will come to you for consultation. Please ensure he stays as our client and brings us more business because if you don't then you know you are going to get FIREEEEEEEED "

" WHaaaaaaaaaaat? Mr. Ashley, really??? I am the most productive of your employees and you will fire me just because of one client. I have got you many accounts which will keep generating revenue for a lifetime" I said in equally annoyed tone.

" I know Josh but since past one month we have not got even a single client and we lost 2 accounts which were handled by you. So you better do the best and get me this client" He said monotonously.

"Mr. Ashley I know we lost 2 accounts but they were given to Leona for that particular case by you despite my not agreeing to?" I retorted

" OHhhh really Josh now you will tell me how to handle my clients and what I have to do with my clients" He fumed.

" Mr. Ashley.... is this a plan to fire me since your wife does not like me" I questioned getting irritated.

" Josh... you are getting personal now..." He said in stern voice.

" Oh your wife can do anything to fire me and I even mention it and you are getting all riled up. That's not fair" I said angrily.

When he saw my eyes glazing with water his expression soften and he said frustrated

"Nothing is in my hands now. If I would have had an ultimate choice I would never let you go through this situation but now my wife has taken over and now she is your boss and I had to step down my position as my wife has made significant investments in my business" He said looking down.

" Mr. Ashley, If that's what it is.. then I think I should quit before I am made to " I said.

He lowered his head and then looked back at me and said "I know you have been the best of all but situation is out of my hands".

" I would try my best to win the client but I cannot guarantee" I told understandingly.

"Guess what?? you have no choice baby... If not then please lookout for yourself" He said while I saw his wife leaning across my office door and strode out of my cabin. 

"All the best Sweety" She smirked and left.

I knew he was not happy with what he said and also with the response he got from my end. But for me it was the time I was hurt emotionally. Yes me the stone princess was hurt. I was depressed and emotionally hurt that the company, whom I have given 2 years of my youth and dedication and now all I get for my labor is getting fired because of one single client.

It's probably a nightmare and I will get up soon. I pinched my nose and waited but after 2 mins still I was in the office and no it is not a nightmare but reality, it hit me home.What more do to, so I called my assistant and took the case file from her and studied it.

It was a simple case and yet the client was willing to pay huge amount and the property he was seeking was not so much worth. I had my doubts about the case. He did have all the owning rights and I knew any lawyer defending him will be able to win the case in one hearing. I got up and went to the meeting room to prepare myself for the unexpected meeting which could make me loose one thing which I love doing--- my freedom to defend what is right. 

I don't take cases where I know the client is guilty for I want justice to be brought to innocent people. My way of working is different if I feel a particular client is guilty I would prepare a case wherein I will convince Mr. Ashley that taking up a client case will not be beneficial for our firm.

Lucky for me he has been listening to me. But about this new client I am not so sure. I moved to the meeting room and kept the file on the table. Suddenly doing this was taking a toll on my mind. I kept my head in my hands and start thinking. I lost track of time and come into my senses when I heard the knock on the door and see a strikingly handsome man standing outside. I walked up to the door and raised by eyebrow questioningly and he replied

" I am Ethan Knight" He said. Realizing that he is the potential client I am being forced to get the account from. I immediately put forth my professional countenance.

" Oh sorry Mr. Knight I am Jocelyn Prescott your lawyer of course if you would like me to be" I replied him smiling

Ethan's POV

I stepped out of my car and as soon as I stepped out I could smell her sweet honeysuckle smell. I knew she is in this building. I smiled at the anticipated meeting I am going to have with her. She will probably see me as another potential client but at least she will not ignore me like other times. I smirked at the thought of this.

I reached the reception and saw a model like lady sitting there and I cleared my throat and she looked up. Her mouth opened and she kept staring at me with lust. I knew I was good looking but surely this women has no qualms about showing her feelings.

"I am here to meet Miss Jocelyn Prescott and I am Ethan Knight" I said in monotonous tone.

" Oh I am sorry sir..  Please be seated. I will call her immediately" She said while pushing open top buttons to give a view of her cleavage.

" No need for that I am already late for my appointment so just tell me her office" I said in my no nonsense voice.

She trembled but answered quickly"Sir you would need to go straight and then turn right and then turn left second cabin".

I started moving long before she finished the way. I had to follow the protocols of human for I knew where exactly she was. She was not in her cabin she was in meeting room which I knew very well was in the left corner. When I took left the receptionist shouted

" Sir cabin is in right corner and then left 2nd cabin" 

"I know but she won't be in her cabin as we have an appointment" I replied quickly and walked away quickly to my destination. Her sweet smell driving me insane and drawing me near her with each step."

I was about to step in the meeting room when I saw her face in her hands. Tension radiating from her profile. Then after a few moments she lift her face I saw her eyes were full with sadness. No I will not let her be sad. I want her to be happy and I will make her happy at any cost.

I knocked lightly to break her from her reverie and she turn to look at me. She got up from her seat and came near the door and opened it. She looked at me questioningly.

" I am Ethan Knight" I said

" Oh sorry Mr. Knight I am Jocelyn Prescott your lawyer of course if you would like me to be" She replied in professional voice.

"Of course I would like you to be my lawyer Miss Prescott" I replied smiling.

" Well that we would have to see Mr. Knight won't we?" She replied with half smile.

"I am sure you will be my lawyer Miss Prescott because I don't do business if I am not sure" I countered smirking.

"That was good to know sir but let's get down to the business shall we?" she replied in her professional tone.

I liked her already she 's too professional for her own good. I wanted her to be more than friendly especially with me.

We discussed my so called fake case for about 2 hours and I gave her all the details. I told her she would need to report to me all the facts in my office because it would be difficult for me to travel daily as I was busy with my meetings. The real thing was I wanted her again and to be out of her so called professional environment so that I can enter her personal life. I smiled in mind with that thought.

"Well that's all right Mr. Knight I will report to your office tomorrow 9AM. It was nice doing business with you" She smiled and her eyes lit with life.

"Same here" I shook her hand a little longer before I realized it. I could see her face crunching in disgust but she covered it up with a fake professional smile when I met her gaze.