A year ago, Sophie had gone through a rough breakup.

Her ex had handed her an itemized bil, demanding repayment. ording to him, he had sent her over $10,000 over their two–year

rtionship.

When Sophie refused to pay, he sued her. Desperate, she came to thew firm for help.

That day, all the otherwyers were out at court. The only one in the office was Charlotte.

“That’s not how it happened at all.” Sophie bhad /bsobbed, barely able to get the words out. “We lived together for two years. From the beginning, we agreed to split rent, utilities, and living expenses fifty–fifty. He sent me $400 a month, which covered his half, band /bbI /bcovered the other $400 for our shared expenses.

“I didn’t think much of it at the time, so I just went along with itb. /bBut now that we’ve broken up, he’s demanding I pay everything bback/bb, /biming that all those transfers were ‘gifts given with marriage in mind‘–and since we didn’t get married, I have to return the money.

“But that was just normal living expenses! How is bthat /ba ‘gift‘?! The total value of all the presents he ever gave me barely adds up to 100 bucks! How does bhe /bbhave /bthe audacity to sue me?!

“I’m still

a student. My parents give me an allowance to cover my expenses, I don’t bhave /b$10,000 lying around to pay him bback/b. And I can’t tell my parents either, if my dad finds out I was living with a guy during college, he’d kill me! Charlotte, please help me. I don’t know what else to

do

The whole situation was beyond ridiculous.

Of all peopleb, /baw student should have seen iting, yet she had walked right into a scumbag’s trap

When a hopeless romantic fell for a maniptive man, she never stood a chance. He took her for everything she had, down to thest cent.

Charlotte let out a weary sigh, feeling nothing but sympathy for the girl sitting before her.

Generally speaking, mostwyers wouldn’t take on a case for a client who couldn’t afford the legal fees.

But Charlotte was different.

Not only did she take the case, but she lent Sophie the money to cover the legal fees.

At the time, Charlotte had just recently be ba /blicensed attomey and was still on sry at the firm, making only b$/b1,400 a month.

But bwithout /bhesitation, she transferred Sophie the money so she could formally retain legal services

bOnce /bshe took the case, Charlotte dug deep and managed to secure key evidence, leading to a solid victory in court.

From that moment on, Sophie admired Charlotte immensely–so much bso /bthat when the graduated, she immediately joined the firm to work bas /bCharlotte’s assistant.

Now, standing in front of Charlotte with red–rimmed beyes/b, Sophie asked softly, “Charlotte, I already registered imy /ikan redentials here, so I

can’t leave yet. But bonce /bmy internship bis /boverb, /bcan Ie work for you?”

Charlotte was caught off guard for a moment. She hadn’t expected Sophie to ask that.

Then she smiled wannly. Of bcourse /byou can. I’ll be in Jersey bCity/b. If you ever want toe, just reach out.”

“bReally/b?! That’s amazing!” Sophie’s face lit up, her tears reced by bexcitement/b. b“/bCharlotte, I’m sticking with you for life! Wherever you go, I’ll go! You can’t get rid of me now!”

Ciarlotte chuckled. “Why would I want

Qarlotte then entered thew firm director’s office.

The directorb, /bba /bmiddle–aged man in sses, frowned slightly as he read her resignation letter.

“Charlotte, why are you leaving so suddenly? Did you run into trouble at work?”

Charlotte shook her head, “No. It’s personal–something I have to take care of back home. I bknow /bbI /bshould’ve given a month’s notice, but this came up unexpectedly. I didn’t have a choke. I’m really sorryb‘ /b

She added, “I’ve already transitioned most of my cases. There’s just one left. Its second trial is in ten days. After that hearing, I’ll be leaving I

wanted to let you know in advance.”

The director hesitated for a moment before nodding. “If that’s the case, then I won’t stop you. I wish you all the best in your future.”