Chapter 29 : Predators and Prey - 2 She was exactly the kind of lawyer I would normally champion - intelligent , well - spoken , with impressive credentials and a quiet confidence . Under different circumstances , I might have taken her under my wing . Points But circumstances weren't different . I had my orders from Vanessa Reed , and my own ambitions to consider . Those Rivers pack lawsuits worth millions would secure my position at Moonlaw for years to come . Still , as I watched Olivia disappear into the elevator , I couldn't help feeling a twinge of guilt for what was to come . ( Olivia's POV ) On my first day officially joining Moonlaw , Amber Foster met me in the lobby , her professional smile firmly in place . " Welcome to Moonlaw , Miss Winters . Let me show you around . " She escorted me through the firm's vast headquarters , introducing me to colleagues and explaining the workplace structure . The building was impressively organized , divided into distinct departments . " Business Department handles client outreach and securing cases , " Amber explained as we passed a bustling open office . " Litigation is where you'll be , focusing on court disputes . We also have Non - litigation for corporate advisory , debt collection , and contract review services . And of course , Finance and HR , which function like any corporate departments . " Each area had its own supervisor , with Heather Phillips overseeing Litigation while actively practicing law herself . Altogether , Moonlaw's main office housed over twenty lawyers , each with their own specialties and case loads . " Normally , every two attorneys share a private office , " Amber continued , leading me down a hallway lined with glass - walled offices . " Here's yours . " She opened the door to reveal a spacious office with two desks . A man in his forties looked up from his computer and smiled . " Olivia , this is Gregory Thompson , your office partner, " Amber introduced . " Gregory , 1/3 < Chapter 29 Predators and this is Olivia Winters , our newest litigation attorney . " Gregory stood and extended his hand . " Welcome aboard . " As I settled at my desk , Heather appeared in the doorway , wearing an apologetic expression . +8 Points " Olivia , usually each lawyer has an intern assistant , " she explained . " But two interns recently completed their training and left , so we haven't filled the vacancies yet . You'll have to manage solo for now - sorry for the extra work . " I nodded calmly . " No problem . I can handle the workload independently . " " Good , " Heather smiled before leaving . Gregory looked up from his computer screen with a friendly nod . " Hello there . I'm Gregory Thompson . We'll be colleagues from now on . " " Nice to meet you ," I replied politely , beginning to organize my workspace . The morning passed quickly as I familiarized myself with Moonlaw's case management system . At noon , my phone buzzed with notifications from the office group chat . A male colleague whose name I didn't recognize yet had posted : " Hey everyone ! We have two new faces joining us this week - Olivia Winters and Grace Winters . Let's welcome them properly ! Dinner after work today , new folks treating ! " Several colleagues immediately responded with enthusiastic agreement . I frowned slightly , puzzled by this unexpected " tradition . " Was this customary at Moonlaw ? To clarify , I quietly asked Gregory , who was reviewing documents at his desk . " Is it normal for new hires to treat everyone to dinner ? " I asked . Gregory looked surprised , then shook his head . " No , there's never been such a ' tradition ' before . " " I see , " I murmured , staring at the active chat window . Something felt off beneath this seemingly cordial welcome . The timing , the insistence , the way several senior staff members had quickly endorsed the idea … My 2/3 Chapter 29. Predators and instincts , honed through years of navigating pack politics , warned me that this wasn't simple collegiality . Comments Watch Ads ( 0/20 ) > 259 H Vote < Chapter 30. Encounter at t ….