SERENA’S POV

Another successful case had been concluded and I was back into New York. With each victory, my dreams of becoming the chief criminal defense lawyer of the entire state seemed closer to reality.

I strode purposefully into the towering skyscraper that housed my law firm.

Grabbing my mail from the pigeon holes, I made my way to the elevator. As the numbers lit up towards my floor, I began thumbing through case files, mentally preparing for the day. The bell dinged and I stepped out, striding through the maze of desks towards my workspace.

That’s when I spotted my boss,Alex, waving me over, an uncharacteristic grin on his...