CHAPTER 52: CHAPTER 52: MET YESTERDAY, DATING TODAY?

Summer Nolan glanced at him with irritation, put down her chopsticks, and went to the kitchen to get a porcelain spoon, feeding him a bite of vegetables and a bite of rice, disgruntled.

It’s just a hurt arm, yet he needs to be fed? Such a diva!

"Shrimp," Elias Spencer leaned lazily against the back of the chair, crossing his long legs, his hands resting casually on them, thoroughly enjoying her service.

His cool eyes had a faint hint of a smile.

Opportunities to have her obediently listening were rare, truly enjoyable, and gave a sense of achievement.

"So troublesome, have to peel the shells, eat something else," she said in a low voice.

"Shrimp have high nutritional value, wounds heal faster," he said.

Hearing this living ancestor, Summer Nolan chuckled, fine, fine... he’s got a point! She wiped her hands with a nearby hot towel, patiently peeling the shrimp for him.

She had never been served like this before!!!

Her heart grew more and more dissatisfied.

Reflecting on the six months of their relationship, it was all about her accommodating him, pleasing him—

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The next morning.

The elevator was packed with people; as it ascended, more and more people exited.

Standing on the far left, a man in a light gray tailored suit turned his head to scan the elevator and suddenly fixed his gaze on Summer Nolan in a black business dress!

Is it her?

Is she an office worker in this building?

Not sure which company she’s with, but quite a coincidence.

Summer Nolan stood with her arms crossed, looking ahead, not noticing him until the others had left, and she found one person remaining, turned her head, and—

She was surprised too—is it him?!

Is this man an employee of Summit?

"Are you an employee of Summit?"

Ian Sterling asked, one hand in his pocket. Summit is on the top floor, and since she’s going up with him, she must be an employee here.

"You guess?" Summer Nolan asked, curling her lips.

He couldn’t help but laugh at an employee daring to speak to the boss like this; she must be newly hired and unaware of his identity?

He was eager to know if she’d still dare to extort so much money once she knew his identity.

"Then you guess what my identity is?" He glanced at her and said.

"Aren’t you just a rich second generation? So, are you here for the lifestyle experience?" Considering the size of this group, hiding some rich kids inside is normal.

Ian Sterling merely smiled without saying anything, the elevator doors dinged open, and they walked out together.

As they entered the foyer, the two secretaries saw the heir of the group, Ian Sterling, return and immediately greeted him respectfully:

"Mr. Sterling, you’re back?"

Mr. Sterling? Summer glared at the man, thinking of the chairman of the group, Sean Sterling—

"Mm." He responded in a low voice, asking the employees, "What’s her position? Have her come over to be my assistant."

Seeing her so arrogant and defiant, giving him the cold shoulder yesterday, she had to do this assistant job.

Let’s see if she still dares to be so haughty?

The two secretaries exchanged stiff smiles and answered trembling,

"Mr. Sterling, this is Attorney Nolan from Trisight Law Firm. She’s conducting a merger review for our group, not our employee."

Ian Sterling froze, she’s not an employee of his group?

A trace of disappointment crossed his eyes.

"Are you Sean Sterling’s son?" Summer directly addressed the old man’s name and asked.

Ian Sterling was somewhat surprised to hear her call his father like that, generally, people would respectfully address him as Chairman Sterling... she called him as if they had a grudge.

"Mm." He responded.

She couldn’t help but laugh, then this billion must be secured, the Sterling Family had swept away all the money from the Nolan Family!

"So it’s the famous Attorney Nolan, no wonder."

Even though Ian Sterling had been abroad for a year, he was still aware of some domestic news and had always heard that this woman was remarkable at litigation, and he got to witness her sharpness this time.

For an ordinary woman, she wouldn’t dare to charge him so much over a dog.

"When are you giving me the money?" Summer Nolan asked directly.

"Noon, see you at Wells Western Restaurant," he said and left.

Near noon.

Summer Nolan and Elias Spencer were still engrossed in review work when the conference room door suddenly opened, causing them both to glance over—

The man returned from abroad? Elias Spencer raised a brow at him; they weren’t best friends, but they were quite familiar.

The rich circle in Stenham isn’t that large.

"Long time no see, Young Master Spencer," Ian greeted him, already informed by the secretaries about their joint merger.

His gaze swept over the numerous documents on the table, silently admiring this woman, initially thought her just an ordinary office worker, didn’t expect her to be a lawyer.

"When did you come back?" Elias Spencer asked.

"The day before yesterday; want to grab a drink tonight?" he inquired.

"Not feeling well the past few days; let’s do it when I’m better," Elias Spencer replied.

Summer Nolan looked at these two men... are they familiar?

"Then give me a call when you’re ready," Ian Sterling said, looking at her, and with one hand in his pocket, walked to her side and asked:

"How long will you be here for the review?"

"About a month," she replied in a formal tone and reached for her cup, only to find it empty.

"Be detailed; this merger is important for Summit. It’s okay if it takes longer," he said.

"Rest assured, Mr. Sterling; I’ll definitely be more ’mindful’ of this case compared to others," Summer Nolan smirked at him, as she had been investigating Summit’s background these days.

Ian Sterling looked at her, feeling like there was a hidden meaning in her words, was he overthinking?

Surely he’s overthinking it. If the acquisition didn’t go through, it wouldn’t reflect well on her or Elias Spencer’s reputation. She shouldn’t have any ulterior motives.

"Attorney Nolan, let’s go, there’ll be too many people later," he said.

Summer Nolan glanced at the time on her wrist, only a few minutes to clock out, but compared to a billion, she’d undoubtedly choose the former!

Across the table, Elias Spencer watched them... how come he didn’t know they knew each other?

"When did you guys meet?"

"Met yesterday while walking dogs; Attorney Nolan left a deep impression on me," Ian Sterling gave her a deep look and said with a smile.

Met while walking dogs yesterday? No wonder she came back so late, turns out she was outside meeting a man, yet lied about Elias not wanting to return...

"Only met yesterday, and already going on a date today?"

"Why not? Attorney Spencer, we’ll head out first," Summer Nolan smiled at him, picked up her belongings, and walked out with the man.

Wasn’t he also fooling around with his assistant? Summer Nolan had long wanted to flaunt another man to him.

Wells Western Restaurant.

She was unreservedly ordering the most expensive set meals and wine in the restaurant, thinking if she didn’t take advantage of the Sterling Family’s money, it would be a pity.

Ian Sterling knew it was intentional, still upset that his dog mounted her dog?

He didn’t say anything and ordered the same set meal.

"Check or bank transfer?" After ordering, Summer Nolan asked directly without small talk.