Once the meeting was over with Killian giving a speech about "Liam has wanted to take some time for himself" and "excited to work with you" and "let's work together as a team" and "consider me your friend" and all that fake bullshit, David stood up thanking Killian and asking the employees to resume work.

David was the head corporate attorney but others might even say he was the one in charge when the CEO wasn't present. Liam and David were really good friends, thus, the automatic leadership position appointed to David.

Emma left the room with a final glance towards Killian who was busy talking to David. She walked towards her office room quickly in order to avoid being sucked into the commotion amongst her employees who were all fawning over the new CEO. She shut her office door and slumped in her chair, her hands running through her blond hair. What the hell just happened she thought as she replayed the last hour of her life. She wasn't sure whether she was getting fired or not. Killian didn't outright call her out yet, but did acknowledge that he recognized her as he commented on her coffee.

Whatever. I'm not going anywhere Emma thought, straightening her spine and raising her head as she switched her computer on. Why should she be scared? If he had wanted to fire her over the Starbucks incident, he already would've. And if he was expecting some sort of apology, he was not going to receive one because it wasn't Emma's fault. But then there's the entire Hot Coffee thing. He is hot and Emma did think about taking him to her bed. And from his heated glares and smirks, she knew he was hitting on her.

There was no way Emma was going down this road. Thankfully, Emma wouldn't have to work with him much as she works mostly with David who later corresponds with Liam, now Killian. Emma was safe.

"David" Killian spoke once he was seated in his big brother's office chair, "who is that lass? Emma – Emma Swan?"

David raised his head, "Emma Swan is one of our junior lawyers. Why Mr. Jones?" he asked, a tad bit concerned as he knew this man's reputation and wouldn't want him near her.

"How many times do I have to remind you to call me Killian? Nothing I was just wondering. Hm, lawyer right? Well, it seems like I will need a lawyer to help me out with a personal issue, would you mind summoning her to my office?"

"I can help you out Killian, there's no need for Emma" David replied. No way was David allowing this man near Emma. She'd already been through a lot; she didn't need this now.

"I'm sure you can but you have a lot on your plate already. I wouldn't wish to bother you and I need a lawyer for personal reasons. Please tell her to come meet me" Killian commanded, nodding his head to indicate the conversation was done.

With a nod towards Killian, David left to seek out Emma.

Emma was scanning through her stock profile when she heard a knock on her office door. She looked up and David peeked his head inside, "Emma, Killian wants to see you" he informed her and left.

Emma's face dropped. No. She just prepped herself into thinking that she'll probably never really have to speak or see this man, but it seems like she was wrong. Emma nodded and stood up, straightening her skirt. She walked towards the big wooden doors of Liam's – Killian's – office and after taking a deep breath knocked. Mr. Smee opened the door and let Emma in.

Killian was seated on Liam's chair, a leg slung lazily over the other and his suit lying on the leather couch beside his table. His vest was unbuttoned and tie hung loosely around his neck.

"Mr. Smee, you may resume your work now" Killian commanded to which the man in the red hat left, shutting the door behind him.

Neither of them spoke, both holding eye contact as neither one of them was reluctant and too stubborn to lower their gaze.

"Miss Swan" "If you're expecting me to apologize then tough luck cause I'm not apologizing" Emma interrupted him, her hands clutching her skirt.

Killian's eyebrow ticked up, a hint of a smile on his lips, "Miss Swan I was barely asking you to take a seat"

"Oh" Emma said, seating herself into the comfortable chair and keeping her hands on her knee.

"Quite an eventful meeting, might I say?" he spoke, tilting his head.

Emma nodded, not wanting to talk to him so he'll think she's probably stupid and leave her the hell alone.

"Miss Swan" "Call me Emma" she interrupted yet again, and Killian nodded.

"Sorry what were you saying Mr. Jones?" Emma spoke as he didn't say anything after her rude interruption.

"Call me Killian, Mi- Swan, Swan. I would like for you to work with me in a case related to my own personal will. Would you like to start right now or to first complete your impending work and then later start with me?"

Emma blinked. She wasn't fired which was a good thing, and she didn't have to apologize, bingo.

"Um" Don't do this a tiny voice in Emma's head spoke, No no no don't do this. Run away, don't look up, don't look into his eyes, no. Emma looked up and found him staring right back at her, a glint of hope as well as amusement in his eyes – his beautiful too blue eyes - and Emma blurted a "Yes".

"Of course Mr. J- Killian" Emma stated firmly, straightening her back and keeping her face cold and business like, "I have work to finish, so let's start working on this tomorrow?"

Killian nodded, a smile plastered on his face, "Of course Swan"

Emma stood up and walked towards the door and opened it. She walked through it and instead of letting the wooden doors close on herself, she turned around and looked at him and breathed out as he was looking intently at her. As the door shut, the last thing Emma saw was Killian smiling.

What the hell have I done Emma thought as she walked back to her office. Something told her she needs to stay away from this man, while something else was pulling her towards him since the moment she spilled her coffee on him.

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