Chapter 34
Almost unsurprisingly, the team led by Landon won a resounding victory.
With the judge’s final gavel and the announcement of the verdict in their favor, the courtroom erupted in applause.
Melody was also caught up in the celebratory atmosphere, smiling and clapping along with the crowd.
Landon, at the lawyer’s table, also stood up, smiling and giving a slight bow. Then, his gaze locked firmly onto Melody’s figure in the audience,
His intense gaze was almost tangible. It would have been hard for her not to notice, especially since she had been watching his every move.
The moment Landon looked at her, Melody’s heart gave an uncontrollable, heavy thump.
After their eyes met, he gave a slight smile, his expression seeming to say: See? We did it.
During their university days, in all the times she had sat in the audience watching his debates, after a victory, he would always just give a smile and then calmly valk away amidst the roaring cheers.
This was the first time that after winning a case, Landon had searched the audience for a particular person, as if he couldn’t wait to share the joy of victory with
mer.
The trial was held in the morning. The CEO of Nexus Group, having won a huge settlement, was in a great mood and invited all the colleagues present to a celebratory dinner.
Sitting in the corner, Melody watched Landon, seated next to the CEO, conversing with him eloquently and with ease, and she couldn’t help but feel a wave of
motion.
t seemed that no matter the time or place, Landon could handle any situation with grace.
Melody sighed inwardly, suddenly feeling that her two years of running away were a joke. As long as Landon was in her line of sight, she couldn’t help but look
t him.
fter several rounds of drinks, the celebration dinner finally came to an end.
Fince it was a Saturday, after the dinner, everyone went their separate ways to enjoy the weekend.
Melody stood by the side of the road, waiting for the ride-share she had booked.
ust as she was getting bored, Landon walked over.
He smelled faintly of alcohol. Using the excuse that he was a lightweight, even though he was the man of the hour, he hadn’t drunk much. His steps were steady
Landon walked straight up to Melody. “Are you free tonight?”
Ithough a bit confused, she shook her head. “Tonight? I don’t have anything planned.”
Landon showed a satisfied expression and took the opportunity to invite her, “Then, may I have the honor of treating you to dinner? After all, you’ve helped me
lot this past month.”
His words were so well-phrased that Melody couldn’t find a single reason to refuse.
Melody wasn’t a pretentious person. Besides, after a month of working together, their relationship had already eased up considerably.
Now, he was just inviting her to dinner, which wasn’t a big deal.
So Melody was silent for a few seconds, then nodded, accepting his invitation.
Maybe it was her imagination, but she felt that after she accepted, his eyes lit up.
Then it’s a date. Six o’clock tonight, at The Tree Age restaurant. Be there or be square.”
