Ellie's POV

　　It's been about a week since we rejected the offer from Ans Inc., and we sent them a counteroffer, which they are yet to respond to.

　　The court hearing is just around the corner, and if they want a settlement, they would have to make it snappy.

　　The situation between Ryan and me is still kind of shaky. We didn't talk after that day, and I want to find a way to do that.

　　In the meantime, I still have other minor cases to handle, ...