Some jobs required a certain level of detachment; a turning off of emotions in order to do the things that needed to be done.
Julie JamesSee you just donโt understand women the way I do J.D. They want it all: a career apple martinis financial independence great shoes but at the same timeโand this theyโll never admitโthey are drawn to patriarchal men who are dominant and controlling. Thatโs the essence of the Darcy complex. He may be an asshole but heโs an asshole that gets the girl in the end.
Julie JamesThat is nice, Mr. Morgan. Because in response to your tough-guy speech, I, in turn, wouldโve had to give you my tough-girl speech, about where, exactly, federal prosecutors who come to my office looking for assistance can stick their obstruction of justice threats
Julie JamesLaney held up a hand. "I checked it out. He went there on scholarship and paid the rest with student loans. And he's good looking, too. Nate and I met him for dinner last night, and I subtly learned that he's looking to meet someone" "How did you learn that?" "I asked him if he was looking to meet someone" "that is subtle
Julie JamesJ.D. cleared his throat and pushed the button on the intercom. โUh, Payton, hi. Itโs J.D.โ Dead silence. Then another crackle. โSorry. Not interested.โ Cute. But J.D. persisted. Again with the button. โI want to talk to you.โ Crackle. โEver hear of a telephone, asshole?โ Okay, he probably deserved that.
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