A chance to be happy again

Part 20

-Looking so hot should be illegal, darling!.- lifting her sunglasses, Lisa whistled as she watched her beloved step out of the house.- Maybe we should stay home? I swear there's no one in this world who could look as sexy as you in that!

-It's just sweatpants and a top for rehearsal, Lalisa! Get your mind out of the gutter..- the idol mumbled, blushing, and left a kiss on the girl's cheek.

-My mind is always in the gutter when I'm around you...- the Thai girl winked as she started the engine.- If you finish early or if there are any delays, will you let me know?

-Of course, but we should be done around seven..- turning on the music and checking her daughter in the mirror, Jennie smiled as she saw her playing with the elephant toy bought in Paris.- Will you be at the restaurant all day?

-No, I have a couple of meetings scheduled...- the restaurateur replied as she drove out onto the road, deciding not to go into details with her beloved.

-Are you sure Jasmine won't be a bother? I can ask my mom to watch her..- ignoring how the girl's gaze hardened, the idol offered, fully understanding that a child could be quite a distraction.

-No! Jasmine won't be a bother at all! When she's around, I feel calm and more confident..- skillfully maneuvering through traffic, the Thai girl reassured, smiling at the girl who began calling her loudly upon hearing her name.- See, baby? Her Highness agrees with me!

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Without much traffic, they reached the YG buildings within an hour. The girls said goodbye until the evening, unable to adjust their busy schedules for a joint lunch at «Bruschweiler». Stopping in the parking lot of Lotte World Tower, the Thai girl carefully took the baby in her arms and went up to the office buildings owned by her family, which were rarely used since she, like her father, preferred working on-site rather than in the office. Deciding to devote forty minutes to documentation before the first meeting, Lisa placed Jasmine in a playpen and settled on the floor nearby, carefully reading the numbers sent by her finance department.

-Mr. Evans has arrived, Ms. Manoban..- the secretary announced with a smile, seeing her boss lying on the floor while the baby showed her something in her book.

-Give us five minutes to get ready..- the Thai girl muttered, standing up and grabbing a jacket from the chair.- Yeji, could you make us some tea?

-Of course, Ms. Manoban.- the girl bowed and left the office.

-Remember the first rule of successful negotiations, baby?.- fixing her shirt, Lisa checked if all the documents were ready.- Always be prepared for anything! When you're older, I'll teach you everything...

-Mr. Evans, representative of Baker McKenzie..- Yeji announced in a detached voice, casting a quick glance at the baby in her boss's arms.

-Thank you, Ms. Hwang. Very pleased to meet you, Mr. Evans..- the Thai girl smiled, always showing special attachment to this girl, noticing her look at the baby, she quickly added.- Jasmine will stay for this meeting..

-Allow me to thank you for choosing our company to address the issue that concerns you, Ms. Manoban..- the man began respectfully, understanding what a profitable client had chosen their services.

-Please, have a seat, Mr. Evans..- Lisa offered, gesturing towards the chairs by the panoramic windows while stroking the baby's back.

-Thank you! You have a wonderful view of Seoul..- the lawyer said, unbuttoning his jacket and giving a small smile to the girl who was watching him attentively.- I won't hide that I'm extremely intrigued by our meeting because everyone knows about the excellent lawyers working for you...

-I would like to involve an uninterested party in this..- the Thai girl began, adjusting Jasmine's sweater and pointing towards a folder with documents.- Don't take it as disrespect, but could you take the papers yourself?

-Of course, Ms. Manoban! I have three children and I fully understand how it is..- the man said, taking the folder and starting to analyze the provided information.- May I ask a question?"

-I'm listening carefully.- the restaurateur replied, fully understanding the importance of openness when communicating with a lawyer.

-What specific result do you expect? Does Ms. Kim know about this situation? Can we arrange a meeting with her, because, with all due respect, in this situation, you have no rights to anything..- Mr. Evans continued reading.

-I would like to know the prospects of the case and what we need to prepare for before involving Ms. Kim..- Lisa said with a smile, putting the baby on the floor as she began to fidget, and thanking the secretary for the brought tea.- I expect a restraining order as well as an NDA regarding all past, present, and future events..

-No child support and paternity acknowledgment?.- the lawyer raised an eyebrow.- I don't want to be rude, but often in such situations, mothers want that...

-Edward, can I call you by your first name?.- the Thai girl continued with rare tremor and love in her voice, waiting for a nod.- Edward, this baby has become my whole life in six months... I can't imagine my life without her and her mother... I won't go into details that you don't need for work, but believe me, he is not the person you would want near your children... I can provide them with much more than this man in financial, emotional, and social terms... Our small family needs nothing from him except a closed mouth and absence in our lives...

-If Ms. Kim agrees to let us represent her interests, the lawsuit will be filed by Wednesday.- Mr. Edwards analyzed the whole situation, continuing to read the papers with the necessary information for the lawsuit.

-Even if she doesn't agree, I'll pay your fee..- Lisa promised, weighing all the options, understanding her beloved might refuse the lawsuit.- Also, the contract I mentioned will be concluded between me and G4S...

-Oh yes! I must admit it's my first time consulting about G4S..- the lawyer said, looking at the contract with professional interest and carefully reading the key points.- I would advise you to ask them to change point 1.8, as it talks about sole management of all security aspects, but if I'm not mistaken, it will not be so... Overall, the contract looks correct and won't violate any of your rights... No wonder they are known as exceptional professionals... Very often, such companies don't handle bureaucracy well, but this contract is exceptionally correct in all aspects...

-Thank you for this remark, Mr. Edwards.- the Thai girl noted this point with a pen in her copy, taking a small sip of tea.- Could we exchange numbers? So we can communicate faster...

-Yes, of course!.- the man smiled, handing over his business card.- Here is all the contact information...

-This number is for reaching me at any time.- Lisa said, handing over her business card, feeling a growing professional sympathy.- Can you, based on your experience, tell me how you assess the chances in this case?"