Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 264

Allison gave the door a gentle knock.

"Come in," came the reply.

Without wasting any time, Allison walked in and got straight to the point. "Pierce, I'm thinking of resigning."

Pierce looked stunned. "What's this about? Why are you leaving on the very first day back after the New Year?"

Not too long ago, Allison and Pierce had gone on a business trip to Southern Ridge, and she effortlessly secured a decade-long contract with Infinique Ventures for case representation and legal advice. She was practically the firm's lucky charm, and Pierce was loath to see her go.

Allison didn't sugarcoat her reasons. "Lillian and I have some personal issues. I can't work under her."

Despite the glossy facade, these non-partner lawyers were just employees of the firm. Every case they handled meant a slice of the pie went to the firm, eventually trickling down as dividends for the partners and investors.

No matter how many cases Allison worked on, she was still an employee. Before, it didn't bother her as she was there to gain experience. But now, with Lillian climbing the ranks to become one of the bosses, every case Allison took would mean working for Lillian, who would likely give her a hard time.

hearing about Allison's personal

big. Plus, Lillian was the adopted daughter of the Fisher family. If they could forge a connection with the Fishers through her, the firm could not only

firm's biggest deal ever, and the thought of losing her was a tough pill for

mind. I'll be wrapping up my work

you absolutely

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her head softly. "I've

Solicitors, she would launch her own law firm After gaining valuable experience over the past months, she felt Ready. With her connections and resources, she was confident she

she could

and connections. But reality

today's world, making it

without leveraging family

climb, especially with a formidable adversary like Lillian, the Fisher family's

that building her career was