Second chance in love

Second chance in love Chapter 11

Vea POV

To say that I wasn’t able to interview Oliver Thompson was the biggest understatement of the century. I mean, I know it’s not really the best method to meet them without their attorney present because something might be taken against them. But I had no problems before because the other lawyers were, to be perfectly honest, dumbasses. To really understand how they were able to pass the bar is beyond my comprehension.

But the thing is, Marcus clearly saw it coming. Perhaps his other opponents did the same thing, so he thought of making it a habit to make sure his clients will inaccessible to anyone but him. Good for him…not so good for me, since I have to schedule a meeting with him or worse wait for the next hearing which means I may not have the proper amount of time to handle the situation.

I know it may not be the best practice, but well desperate times calls for desperate measures…to bad it didn’t work.

I was so focused on what was happening when I suddenly got a little startled when my phone rang.

“So I heard that you went to see my client Vea. Not really the best ethical move on your side, something I was hoping I wouldn’t need to discuss over the phone.” Marcus said.

“Nobody is perfect you know, everyone makes mistakes unlike you I’m guessing.” I said trying to defend my actions.

“Vea, we both know there are a few things that I regret, and will regret for the rest of my life. But here’s the thing I cannot and will not let you see Oli under any circumstance other than in court, do I make myself clear? I know I have overstepped my ethical bounds when I saw you again, and I’m pretty sure I’m still doing a lot of them right now. But here’s the thing Vea, don’t mess with my clients.”

I sighed and got irritated.

“I understand every word you said, but this is important. This might as well give you an easy access to winning the case but I really need to talk to Oliver.” I said by accident in the heat of irritation.

Marcus seemed to think about what I said in great detail, something that makes him a really tough competitor. He knew me well enough in private that I wouldn’t really do something unless I deem it fit for the situation at hand. But he doesn’t really know me much on a professional scale, which I’m guessing is the best reason why he’s contemplating on this a little too much.

“What do you mean?” he slowly asked. I knew he still didn’t trust me to have no ulterior motives. After all I attempted to see his client behind his back. And well there are things you think are okay and some that are not, talking to Marcus about this will definitely fall under the not. But sometimes you have to do what you need to do.

I sighed once again, since this is breaking so many ethical bounds when it comes to my profession. A profession I busted my butt into getting.

“The thing is Ellie had a double life, she lived happily married to Oliver and the thing is they were both happy. Why would someone cheat on someone they’re happy to be with? Think about it.