Chapter 33

Pablo's POV

Joana shrugged. The gesture made me look in the direction of her breasts, because that suit was looser than the day before, and it gave me a better sense of how voluminous and attractive her body was. Holy shit.

"Because I want you to trust me. I want to start this by changing this formality unnecessarily. I am your lawyer, I demand respect, but I also want your friendship.”

Respect. Everything I wasn't giving at the time. I sighed softly to control myself. Damn male instincts.

"And will we start this friendship with informal treatments? "I asked again.

"Yes," she said, again gesturing with her shoulders. I controlled my eyes this time. "This includes cute nicknames. Use it without fear.”

"Lioness" I said softly.

Joana leaned slightly on the chair, frowning her face.

"I didn't listen, babe.

"I prefer to call you Lioness," I replied, a little louder. "If you allow me.”

"Of course," she said, shrugging. "If it's y