Chapter 1047 Talbot's Dissuasion. Clare's POV:. When I went back to the law firm, I was told that Talbot was waiting for me in his office. I had to see him even before I could start my work. Though I had no idea why he suddenly summoned me, I went to his office anyway. A smile crept along his lips as Talbot's eyes landed on me. "Come. Have a seat, Clare. His small gestures showed his unexpected kindness towards me as he stood up to welcome me. Out of generosity, he even got up to make tea for me. Talbot's considerate behavior seemed exceptionally alien, so I asked, "I am not called here for a cup of tea, I suppose. Don't beat around the bush, Mr. Wagner. Just tell me if you have some difficult work for me. Talbot was acting strangely as he wore a flattery smile in response to my words. As far as I remembered, he only smiled like that toward our rich and powerful clients. 1 knew instantly he wanted to ask me for a favor or something. Still, I waited for him to speak up first. With a small smile, he replied, "You have always fascinated me, Clare. I knew since the day you entered this law firm that your skills and smartness were better than others. You possess a strong professional aura. But you've encountered some trouble recently. You know where I am referring. I could figure out that he was talking about how I offended Cathleen and. how I ended up in abduction. I looked at him with a curt nod of my head. “That issue is almost resolved. So don't worry that the law firm will get involved. "No, no. I didn't mean it like that

" Talbot's smile widened. "Besides, even in a fight that you fight alone, we will be there. Suddenly, I was left confused to reply. "Okay. Then why am I here? Please come to the point. I have work to do too. Unmoved by his words, I showed him my lack of interest in his special gentleness that day. So he dropped his smile and said, "I have been asked to play the mediating role between you and Cathleen. 1 smirked internally because I knew this was the matter. Nevertheless, I replied firmly, "Whoever asked you to do that should stop immediately because there's no way you can make me forgive her. And if that's all, I will be off to work now. My words held a firm answer more than a suggestion. I stood up immediately and tumed to leave, but Talbot stopped me by saying, "Wait, Clare. I didn't finish yet. He was my boss, and I had to work with him. So I had to respect him. I turned to look at him. "I am listening. Talbot sipped his tea and then he walked up to me and patted my shoulder. "Let me say as an experienced person and your boss. A person does not have permanent friends or enemies. We all are in the same industry. Who knows, Clare, you might need Cathleen's help someday. But your ruthlessness and rigidness today might end up as a drawback in the future. You will regret it then, and I don't want to see you suffer because you were too eager for revenge right now. Though Talbot seemed so considerate, I knew better than to believe he. really cared. He must have got something as a reward for persuading me. 1 snorted and said, “Cathleen is not innocent, and I won't let her go before she pays back for what she did. Also, my parents, teachers, and the law taught me honesty and one must be punished after making a mistake

I will teach her a lesson. She won't be forgiven that easily. " Also, Lennon did all this for me despite the pressure and criticism he had to bear. If I gave up now, it'd be unfair for him. So I didn't want to ruin the effort we had made so far. Talbot sighed. "You're too young and naive to believe that honesty can work through all problems. In reality, that is not the case. I don't know how to make you see that you will definitely regret your current decision someday in the future. His pretense of being concerned was enough for me to take. I said coldly, "Don't worry about me. I won't regret anything because I am fighting for the right thing. So don't waste your energy on persuading me because I won't give in. My straightforward answer stunned him for a second. Talbot took a moment to reply to me as his eyes never left my face. "Clare, it may be a little offensive, but can I ask you a question?". I nodded. "Whoever provides you with information on Cathleen in such a quick time is surely powerful. May I know who's aiding you in exposing her on the Internet?". I didn't hesitate or lie as I said, "Yes. It is my husband. He was with me at that party when I was kidnapped. So he wants to help me now. The look of surprise on Talbot's face told me that he didn't expect it to be my husband. He must have thought of me as a wealthy family's heir or a girl who hooked up with a powerful man. "Right. What does your husband do for a job? I remember the last time your husband invited us for dinner. You didn't really introduce him. properly. " Talbot tilted his head as he asked