Female Novel
Chapter 1019
"I know," Esther replied
James had once told Esther that she was the first woman he had brought to the law firm. Now, itseemed there would be a second.
Esther felt a wave of sorrow and bitterness wash over her, tears welling up in her eyes. Shesuddenly felt like a joke, an unnecessary presence.
Summer handed Esther a cap and gently placed it on her head. "You can cry if you want to. I knowyou're hurting. If you can't take it, you can make a scene. It's come to this point, and I think he'smoving on..."novelbin
Esther felt helpless at Summer's words. She couldn't quite articulate her emotions, but she didn'twant to cause a scene.
Quietly, she watched as James introduced the law firm to the other woman. The woman seemedcurious and impressed by James, much like Esther had been.
The woman blinked naughtily. "Do you often bring women here?"
James paused, looking thoughtful before responding, "Not usually."
Esther heard that. Luckily, James didn't deny her existence, but it didn't ease her pain much.
"What do you think, James?" The woman's tone turned coquettish, almost pleading.
James maintained his poker face. "Let's not rush things. We can take our time," he repliedevasively.
Esther felt a pang in her heart. It seemed they were discussing something serious, perhaps anengagement.
She wondered if James had let her go and wanted to accept another woman.
"Today's blind date... I'll have to talk to my dad about it properly." The woman chuckled.
James simply nodded, his expression softer now.
Their conversation confirmed Esther's suspicions. Not only had James let her go, but he was alsoconsidering someone else.
Esther glanced down and noticed that the ring James used to wear was missing. He had taken it off.
Summer noticed Esther's distress and tried to reassure her. "Don't dwell on it. James isn't all thatgreat. He's just handsome, charming, attentive, with a good salary and background..."
"Just stop." Esther could feel her tears, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall. "I know. I won'tcome again."
At this point, returning would only make her seem desperate. Even if she wanted to, she wouldn'tgrovel to someone she knew she couldn't win over.
With a sniffle, Esther wiped away her tears and removed the cap from her head. "Thanks, Summer.I think I'll head out now."