The Veiled Cage (Lady Lawyer Series Romantic Suspense Novels Book 1) Read Online Free

I’ ll abide by the rules. But I’ ll still lobby for my rear on my home office chair to count . ”
    “ I have a feeling Cass wo n’ t agree to that . ”
    “ So do I .” She brightened .“ At least i t’ s my turn to pick the place . ”
    “ A solid consolation prize .” Colin brushed off his hands and pulled up Rub y’ s schedule .“ I noticed you have an event this afternoon. And you added it at one this morning. Brutal. I do n’ t know how you do it . ”
    Ruby shrugged .“ My phone rang. I answered . ”
    “ I could sleep through an air strike at one. A file on Ms. Epstein is already on the cloud. I pulled her case info from the cour t’ s database, and confirmed sh e’ s on the morning bail calendar . ”
    “ Thank you. Judge ? ”
    “ Mason . ”
    “ Good. Sh e’ s open to an RPR with standard conditions for a first-time DUI. Prosecutor ? ”
    “ Avery . ”
    “ Tough, and fair. I like him. But wha t’ s he doing handling the misdemeanor calendar? H e’ s one of the best in the office . ”
    “ Part of the new county attorne y’ s restructuring . ”
    “ It boggles my mind. The new assignments are illogica l— not at all an efficient or effective use of the talent at that office . ”
    “ Agreed. The office has gone to hell since we worked there . ”
    “ Since I stole you away with promises of sugary treats and caffeinated drinks ?” She gestured to the bakery bag.
    “ Yes. It was n’ t your commitment to cleaning up criminal defense. It was the treats . ”
    She grinned at him .“ Glad we understand each other .” She accessed her case notes on her PSC .“ This afternoon I expect four to six. Possibly two teens in attendance, so have youthful option s— what our refined palates would go for . ”
    “ Sweet, fizzy, and caffeinated . ”
    “ Exactly. And make sure we have that tea Amy likes . ”
    “ Junk, and oolong. Noted. Anything else ? ”
    “ Yeah. Check when the devil himself transfers to Mardova . ”
    “ That was a rough trial. I ca n’ t believe i t’ s been four years . ”
    “ Me either. I t’ s the one time I missed the prosecuto r’ s office. I woul d’ ve enjoyed verbally slashing that smirk off his face during cross .” She shook her head to clear his image.
    “ It took the jury no time to convict. Tha t’ s something . ”
    “ I t’ s my day for consolations. It does n’ t bring Tara back, but at least her family saw justice done. I’ d like to think that she knows what happened to her mattered. Despite his dadd y’ s clout, Longhorn did n’ t get away with it. Helped him stay in-state and draw out his appeal this long though .” She scrubbed her hands over her face .“ Maybe once that degenerate is rotting in a mega-max, I can get some rest . ”
    “ Yo u’ re not a robot, Ruby, regardless of what your mother says. Make some time for you . ”
    “ Amy tagged you, did n’ t she ? ”
    “ Perhaps . ”
    She held her hands out, palms facing Colin .“I’ m fine .” Resting her hands on the ledge, she leveled her gaze .“ Le t’ s focus on the living, and those not damned to Mardova. What we can do for this new client and her family. I have treatment info ready to go, thanks to you. I think you covered every program on the planet. My read on Veronica is sh e’ ll stick close if she goes. Sh e’ s involved with her family and her community . ”
    “ Do you think sh e’ ll go ? ”
    “ Yeah, I do. She loves her family, and wants to do right by them. The Aurora Foundation would be a good fit for her . ”
    “ Rigorous, high success rate. It encourages family participation . ”
    “ You never cease to amaze me .” She caught his grim look, and forced a broad smile .“ You know how I love a new case. I t’ s exactly what the good doctor herself would prescribe . ”
    “ Funny. Am y’ s recommendation had more of a tropical flai r— beaches, hammocks, fruity cocktails . ”
    Ruby sniffed .“ Wha t’ s that I smell? An ulterior