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She's loud, rude and annoying.

He's rich, quiet, reserved and rides a bicycle.

She's a murderer.

He's a lawyer.

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DeSean Savage is one of the best lawyers in the country and the best lawyer in his firm. He's always quiet and reserved but speaks when need be. He's also rich but rides a bicycle which may people find weird but they don't know the reason behind it.

Mercedes Lexington is a jovial unemployed girl who just graduated college. She's loud, rude and annoying and lives with her best friend who is the daughter of one of the richest men in the country. She gets involved in a murder which changes her whole life.

What happens when they meet? Read to find out.

Why So Stiff, Attorney Savage?

Monday arrived faster than Mercedes had anticipated. The tension in the air was thick as she stepped out of the car with Chris and her dad. Her fingers trembled slightly as she smoothed her black dress, her nerves coiling tighter with every step toward the courthouse entrance. 


Mercedes exhaled. "Yeah… just anxious." 


"You got this. And you’ve got him," Chris said, nodding toward DeSean, who was already standing near the courthouse steps, talking with Gary. 


Mercedes followed his gaze, and there he was—DeSean Savage, looking every bit the formidable lawyer he was. He was dressed sharply in another tailored Italian suit, his blue eyes looking dark and sharp with focus, his presence commanding. 


As if sensing her gaze, DeSean turned. Their eyes met, and for a brief moment, the noise around them faded. He gave her a small, reassuring nod before turning back to Gary. 


Chapter 25: The Final Battle Begins