Page 23 of Cause of Action

The corners of her mouth curved upward. “No.”

“A drink?” I asked.

“No.”

Shaking my head, I opened the door and left the conference room.

A couple of hours later, as I was sitting in my office, looking over a case, my door opened, and Morgan stepped in.

“Were you not going to tell me that Theodore Williamson’s father is a real estate mogul?”

“It’s all in the files,” I said, leaning back in my chair.

“He can afford to pay the best attorneys in this state. Why is this pro bono?”

“Because his father disowned and cut him off after he was found guilty. Even his attorney couldn’t get him off.”

“I get it now. You took this one because it was a high-profile case.”

“There’s nothing wrong with that. Listen, Morgan. I met with Theodore at the prison. Even though it looks bleak that he’s innocent, something in his voice made me believe he might not be guilty. That’s why I took on this case.”

“Or he’s a very good liar,” she said.

“Maybe he is, or he isn’t. We can discuss this more at dinner tonight.”

“We aren’t having dinner together tonight.” Her head cocked.

“Are you sure about that?” A smirk crossed my lips.

“One hundred percent sure, Roman.” She turned and walked out of my office.

Sighing, I ran my hand down my face.

“Hey, bro.” Julian walked in. “I just saw Morgan in the hallway. She’s looking really hot.” He grinned. “Did you get lucky when you went to her hotel suite?”

“No. She won’t even have dinner with me. And stop looking at her.” I pointed at him.

“Who are you?” His brows furrowed. “You’re not my brother.”

“What the hell are you talking about, Julian?” I sighed.

“My brother doesn’t take no for an answer. Throw her your overwhelming charm like you do to the jurors. Make her have dinner with you. Unless you’re scared of her.”

“Fuck off, bro.”

My office door opened, and my father walked in.

“There’s two of my boys.” He smiled.

“What are you doing here, Dad?” I asked.

“I just stopped by to see how my sons and firm are doing. I didn’t see Parker in his office.”

“He’s in court,” Julian said.

I want the three of you to come over for dinner Saturday night. I’m not taking no for an answer. There’s someone I would like for you to meet.”

“Roman will be there because he doesn’t have a social life. As for me, I have plans,” Julian said.

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