Chapter 123

With Elliot stepping in, Michael's case blew up. The main goal? To let everyone see that he wrongly accused an outstanding law student. Charisse's record was wiped clean, and the bar association lifted her removal. The only catch? Her license wasn't coming back unless she retook the exam. That very day, she dug out her old textbooks and hit the books like she meant it. Elliot glanced at the mountain of materials and raised a brow. "You sure about this?" Charisse shot back, "Are you doubting me?" "Not at all," he replied with a lazy grin. "Just saying, knowledge fades, y'know?" "I'm not some clueless rookie," she huffed. "Okay, I wasn't as good as you in school, but I wasn't dumb, alright? Stuff I've learned, I still remember." "Alright, alright," Elliot chuckled. "Looks like being my assistant's off the table then." Charisse pressed her lips together. So much had happened lately, she hadn't expected them to clear the air—it felt surreal. That assistant idea, she came up with it back th