Catherine Smith stood at the entrance of the law firm, taking a deep breath to steady her thoughts. She knew this meeting would determine whether she could successfully reclaim her family's business. She pushed open the door and walked into the firm.
"Hello, I'm Catherine Smith. I have an appointment," she said to the receptionist.
The receptionist smiled and nodded, asking her to wait for a moment. Soon, a young, handsome lawyer approached. He was tall, dressed in a well-tailored suit, and his eyes held a hint of disdain.
"I'm Jack Wilson. Please follow me," he said, his tone cold.
Catherine followed Jack into his office and sat down across from him. She felt a bit nervous but quickly composed herself.
"Mr. Wilson, I need your help," Catherine began directly.
Jack raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by her straightforwardness. "Go on."
Catherine took a deep breath and started to tell her story. She recounted how her family's business had been taken over by her uncle Henry, her parents' death, and the miracle of her rebirth back to 1980.
When she finished, Jack's face showed a skeptical smile. "Miss Smith, your story sounds like something out of a novel. I'm a lawyer, not a novelist."
Catherine was not deterred by his attitude. She looked him straight in the eye. "I know it sounds absurd, but I can prove it. I have memories from my previous life, and I know what will happen in the future."
Jack shook his head, clearly not believing her. "Miss Smith, I'm sorry, but I can't take on such a case."
Catherine didn't give up. She continued, "Mr. Wilson, please give me a chance. I can tell you about future events, and you can verify my words. If I'm telling the truth, will you help me?"
Jack was silent for a moment before finally nodding. "Alright, I'll give you a chance. Tell me what will happen in the future."
Catherine smiled and began to describe several major events that would occur in the coming months. She detailed important business deals and political events, even including some minor details.
As Jack listened, his expression gradually changed from skepticism to seriousness. A few days later, when he witnessed the events Catherine had predicted come true, he finally believed her.
"Miss Smith, I admit I was prejudiced against you before," Jack said, his tone apologetic. "I'm willing to help you."
Catherine smiled gratefully. "Thank you, Mr. Wilson. Together, we can reclaim my family's business."
In the days that followed, Catherine and Jack began meeting frequently to plan their strategy. They spent more and more time together, and their feelings for each other began to grow.
One day, while discussing their plans in a café, Catherine accidentally spilled coffee on Jack's documents. She panicked and apologized, but Jack just laughed and said, "It's alright, Catherine. We can reprint them."
Catherine felt a warmth in her heart as she looked at Jack's smile. She realized that she had found not only a reliable partner but also a trustworthy friend.
As time went on, the bond between Catherine and Jack deepened. They faced challenges together, celebrated victories together, and their feelings for each other grew stronger.
On a sunny afternoon, Catherine and Jack were walking in the park, discussing their next steps. Jack suddenly stopped and looked at Catherine seriously. "Catherine, there's something I want to tell you."
Catherine looked at him curiously. "What is it?"
Jack took a deep breath and smiled. "I'm glad I met you, and I'm glad we get to work together. No matter what the future holds, I'll always support you."
Catherine was touched and gently held Jack's hand. "Thank you, Jack. I'm glad I met you too."
They stood quietly in the park for a while, enjoying the rare moment of peace. Catherine knew that no matter how difficult the future might be, she would never be alone again because she had Jack, a partner she could trust.