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Affection and Objection

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Parts 14
Time 2h 22m

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Violet Pierce is one of the New York's top divorce attorneys, known for her unwavering belief in love despite handling some of the most outrageous and controversial cases. Her dedication to her clients have earned her respect in legal community, community that is surrounded by the heartbreak and cynicism. Violet's belief in love comes from her own parents' enduring marriage and her dreams of finding a lasting relationship.

Henry Olivier, on the other hand is a brilliant and charismatic divorce lawyer who has become dulled by the constant broken relationships he encounters. Having gone through a painful divorce himself, Henry views love as a temporary illusion that eventually fades into bitterness and betrayal. His focus is on winning cases and securing the best possible outcomes for his clients, without any sentimental notions about romance.

Their paths intertwine when they are assigned to opposite sides of a particularly controversial divorce case involving a billionaire tech mogul and his philanthropist wife. The case is complex and high-stakes, with both sides determined to come out on top.

As they dive deeper into the case,  Violet and Henry are forced to spend more time together, uncovering not just the secrets of their clients but also hidden facets of each other's personalities. 

When a pivotal moment in the case threatens their interests, Violet and Henry must decide what truly matters to them. Is it their careers and winning at all costs, or is it the chance at genuine love and understanding?

"Affection and Objection" is a gripping romance that explores the complexities of love amidst the backdrop of legal warfare, where hearts and minds are put to the ultimate test.All Rights Reserved

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