Fortunate to Have You This Lifetime
Chapter 1308

Chapter 1308: Chapter 1308

When Allen Rivera and Jane McCain returned to the dorm, Juliet Stewart was already back.

She looked as if she was frightened, her face pale, holding a cup of hot water while sitting on a stool, her fingers trembling slightly.

Fiona Lake said to Allen Rivera, "The mask has been handed over to the examination department, when shall we start the interrogation?"

The suspect has been arrested, but has not yet confessed to their motive for the crime.

Allen Rivera said, "You should join Captain Adams for the interrogation."

Fiona Lake was slightly stunned, "Mr. Rivera, aren’t you participating?"

"No," Allen Rivera said lightly, "the finishing work will be handled by you and Lucas Tucker, I will first return to Clearwater."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Fiona Lake’s eyes; she vaguely guessed that Allen Rivera was returning early because of Jane McCain.

Jane McCain stood quietly beside Allen Rivera, her eyes downcast, her gaze resting on Fiona Lake’s ankle...

The trousers covered the ankle, making it impossible to determine whether it was really sprained, perhaps she could observe Fiona Lake’s walking posture later, but... she seemed to have lost interest in knowing the answer.

"Janie?"

Jane McCain snapped back to reality, realizing it was Allen Rivera calling her.

"Let’s go."

"Mm." She nodded, picked up her bag, and left with Allen Rivera, leaving Wellville Town.

...

After returning to Clearwater, Allen Rivera was not free.

Because the case was solved, he was sent to participate in a Commendation Conference out of town and also for field study. It was said to be a very rare opportunity; usually, after the study, it’s very likely to receive a promotion.

He left, disappearing without a trace.

Jane McCain hoped and waited, counting the days as they passed, feeling like she had a fake boyfriend.

Later, she did not wait for Allen Rivera but instead another person showed up—Fiona Lake.

The two arranged to meet at a cafe.

Fiona Lake said to her, "Actually, my original job was a lawyer, during my time at the academy, my tutor held me in high regard, and after graduation, I smoothly entered a very prestigious law firm, my classmates were all very envious of me. I always thought I could make a mark in the industry, but later I found out, it’s really hard."

Jane McCain listened in silence, not understanding why Fiona Lake was talking about her past.

"You probably don’t know, but a legal intern, especially a female lawyer, is almost like a handyman in the firm, pouring water, making coffee, photocopying documents, ordering takeout, and occasionally helping to sign for deliveries..."

Fiona Lake chuckled slightly, a touch of sarcasm on her lips.

"There was another intern female lawyer in the firm, very beautiful, she could focus wholeheartedly on handling cases, occasionally making coffee for everyone, and everyone praised her for being thoughtful, while all the dirty and tiring work was done by me.

I was very unconvinced, always thinking, as long as everyone saw my work capability, they’d definitely recognize me. Finally, one day, I got my chance—

In order to secure a major case, I slept only four hours a night, ate instant noodles for every meal to save time, even dreaming about the closing arguments... finally I won, I returned to the firm full of victory joy, and my colleagues celebrated with me, I thought life would be different from then on... however the next day, they still ordered me around as usual, having me run errands, make coffee, take calls, print materials..."

Fiona Lake looked at Jane McCain, calmly saying, "Just because I’m a woman, and not a pretty one."

Listening to this, Jane McCain could roughly guess what Fiona Lake was going to say next.

"I resigned, took exams to become an intern prosecutor, working under Allen Rivera." Fiona Lake’s gaze turned slightly vacant, wistfully saying, "He’s really nice... he doesn’t look down on me because I’m a woman, nor does he favor Juliet Stewart because she’s prettier than me. He’s really nice..."

Fiona Lake looked at Jane McCain again, seriously saying to her, "I like him, longer and deeper than you do."