Redemption: A British Stepbrother Romance by Jessica Ashe

Author:Jessica Ashe [Ashe, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Women, Romance, Contemporary, New Adult & College, Romantic Comedy, Sports, Contemporary Fiction, Action & Adventure, Humor, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Inspirational
Amazon: B01EBRMVFY
Published: 2016-04-14T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

April

“You know I’m only doing this to get in your pants?” Foster said, as he parked his BMW in front of the nursing home.

“I don’t believe that for a second,” I replied. “First, you know full well that this isn’t going to get you into my pants. Second, I saw you reading up on elder law yesterday evening, so you’re taking this seriously.”

“I’m a lawyer. I take all my work seriously, even when the clients can’t pay me. That doesn’t mean I want to be here.”

He was lying. Simon had told me that he’d offered Foster a chance to back out after finding out that Paul would like to do the work, but Foster insisted on going through with it. That heart of his did have some warm blood pumping through it after all.

I introduced myself to the receptionist, who then led us down the hall to Mrs. Andrews room for our meeting. Foster had insisted that I take the lead with the client, and this time he wasn’t joking.

After Jacob, I didn’t think Mrs. Andrews would prove all that intimidating. The important thing was not to give away how little I knew about issues surrounding elder law and wills and trusts.

“Remember,” Foster said before we entered the room, “you need to get the client’s confidence. Don’t worry about giving them the answers right now. We can always do the research back at the office, or call in the expertise of another lawyer. God only knows we have enough of them at the firm.”

“In other words, we just need to not sound stupid?”

“Exactly.”

“In that case, let me do the talking.” I smiled and walked inside before Foster could respond, leaving him standing there looking speechless. That didn’t happen often. Would it have been completely inappropriate to take out my phone and snap a picture?

“Good morning, Mrs. Andrews,” I said loudly. “My name is April. And this is Foster. We’re your lawyers.”

“Bloody hell, love,” Mrs. Andrews responded in an English accent. “I’m old, not deaf.”

Foster snickered behind me, while my face became a faint shade of pink.

“Sorry,” I responded more quietly. Way to go, April. What do they say about first impressions? I’d even introduced myself as a lawyer before having graduated law school and passed the bar exam, so I’d offended the client and breached ethics rules in the space of ten seconds.

“That’s alright. Take a seat, you two.” Mrs. Andrews motioned to two old chairs against the wall, while she perched on the side of the bed. “I actually am a bit deaf, truth be told, but I have my hearing aid in so I can hear you loud and clear.”

Foster had mentioned starting the meeting off with small talk, but I had no idea what to say to someone like Mrs. Andrews. What could I ask her?

“Do you have any exciting plans for today, Mrs. Andrews?” I asked, trying to effect a casual tone of voice, but instead coming off stuffy and formal.

“No, dear, not really. Just trying to not die.

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