Chapter 1017

Annoying? Esther looked down at her feet, feeling the weight of James's rejection. "Okay, I'll stop pestering you," Esther replied calmly, turning away. James snorted at the sight of her slouched shoulders. He inexplicably gritted his teeth. "If you can't handle it, then stop. I've never seen someone try so hard to win someone over." What did he mean by that? Gathering her resolve, Esther turned back to face him, her eyes sparkling with determination. "So, you admit I'm trying to win you over?" she asked eagerly. Despite his harsh words, she sensed he was trying to keep her around. It sounded awkward, almost like she was being a suck-up. James ignored Esther's question. He walked past her with a stoic expression and entered the law firm. Despite his cold demeanor, Esther felt a newfound sense of optimism. She even started humming a tune happily. She watched James disappear upstairs before turning to Summer, offering her a cup of coffee and a bun. As always, Esther b