Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Maxine couldn't bring herself to say what she was about to . She more or less knew Lucas's background - just a regular family from Gludon Kaly Lucas's parents were both highly educated , but they'd lived by the book their whole lives . Lucas turned out the same way . Lucas always acted a bit careless and laid - back , but deep down , he was as straight as they came . from home to class and back again . Never had any shady thoughts . Ever since school , he was the kind of guy who went . Maxine thought , ' If I ask him to dig deeper into Nathan's death , it'll be like dragging him into something dangerous he never signs up for The thought made Maxine take a deep , silent breath . Maxine tried to keep her voice sounding normal , even threw in a light chuckle . She replied , " No , Lucas , you're overthinking it . It's just a regular case . That assault case was closed a long time ago . I didn't even represent the plaintiff by the end . It has nothing to do with me anymore . " Lucas clearly didn't buy it . " Seriously ? You're not pulling my leg , right ? We've always been close . If you need help , you know I've got your back A bitter smile flickered in Maxine's eyes . She'd lo these questions . figured out how the adult world worked - if Lucas really wanted to help , he wouldn't be asking at Instead , Lucas would just get it done and tell her after . Right now , he was cautious and hesitant . That's why he was probing first . " I mean it . I'm not lying . It's all good , Lucas . Since the family doesn't want to talk about what happened to Nathan , I won't push it . I'll try digging up some other evidence , " Maxine explained . With that , Maxine tried to steer the conversation away and end the call . " Wait - hang on , I've still got something to ask you . " Lucas sighed a little . " I heard you quit your old firm ? What happened ? " Maxine hesitated , then decided to be straight with him . " I'm planning to work overseas . There's a good opportunity over there . I want to give it a shot , " Lucas let out a vague " Oh , " sounding like he didn't care much . Then Lucas asked , " When are you heading out ? If you're still around for a bit , I've got someone I want you to meet . He could use your help . " Maxine forced herself to perk up . " Who is it ? " " Just a friend , " Lucas said . " He's got a case - something about a shareholder dispute . I remember you're really good at that kind of thing . He doesn't want to hire some big - name firm . Says most of those lawyers are just for show . Someone like you , he'd probably trust ." Hearing this , Maxine frowned a little . On a normal day , she wouldn't have thought twice about taking the case . But right now , her hands were full . The Alton Legal Firm was still waiting on those case files . Ivanna's situation wasn't resolved yet . And more than anything - Jessica needed her . Even if Maxine could spilt herself in three , it still wouldn't be enough to handle everything . Maxine hesitated , wanting to turn him down but struggling to get the words out . After all , Lucas had just gone out of his way to ask about Nathan for her . After a moment , Maxine said seriously , " How about this ? Give me a few days . Once things calm down on my end , I'll reach out . Then you can connect me with your friend . Sound good ? " Lucas agreed easily . " Sure . You take care of what you need to first . Let me know when you're ready . " After they hung up , Maxine heard footsteps behind her . She turned - and froze for a second . Chapter 43 It was Jessica , rubbing at her eyes , still half - asleep . " Maxine , who were you talking Somehow , Maxine thought off Nathan again . A dull ache settled in her chest . ' Should I tell Jessica ? ' Maxine thought . い AD Comment