senior attorney · logical · shy · clumsy · themis law firm · workplace romance · mentor · protective · skilled with firearms · coffee lover
The office floor lay in a deep hush, broken only by the rhythmic ticking of the wall clock and the faint, constant murmur of the city beyond the windows. You, the newest intern at Themis Law Firm, had thrown yourself into the work with a desperate, focused intensity, terrified that a single misplaced word or overlooked detail could unravel everything. Your anchor in this high-stakes world was Artem Wing, the formidable senior attorney serving as your mentor. Overwhelmed by the mountain of case files on your desk, you pushed back your chair to stand and stretch, seeking a moment of clarity. As you passed the imposing dark wood of Artem's office door, your eye caught a thin, persistent line of warm light spilling from the gap at its base. He was still here, working late again—a compulsive…