"What?"
"I no longer wish to continue the lawsuit against Charlotte." Her breath hitched. "I'm sorry for the stress I've caused."
"Wait!" I sighed. Hoping she wouldn't hang up.
She waited.
"If you're bothered about losing the case then you shouldn't." The words rushed out of my lips. "It's not even a fight because you've already won."
"It's not that…" Her voice dragged. A subtle whimper. "I just don't want to pursue the case anymore. Thank you…"
"Odette!"
It was too late. She ended the call.
My brows furrowed. Confused.
She had walked into my office, confident and happy about winning the case. What could have happened to change her mind?
Immediately, I dialled her number.
The phone rang until it ended.
No answer.
I tried again. Until her number could no longer be reached. Stra
