Chapter 69

William nodded in agreement. "Exactly! I was wondering how she could afford to treat the entire firm to dinner at Union Restaurant. That meal alone cost nearly ten thousand dollars. Turns out she had a sugar daddy foot the bill."

Yasmin's eyes were full of disdain. "She's a disgrace to everyone in the legal profession."

...

At the end of the next workday at Shelton Law Firm, Sarah walked over to Tessa's desk and handed her a file.

"Tessa, as per the firm's usual practice, handling client negotiations is typically the business department's job. However, as you know, being a lawyer requires strong negotiation skills.

"In fact, in most cases, it's best if you handle consultations independently. Having said that, I have a case here that I need you to negotiate."

Tessa picked up the file and looked through it.

Sarah continued, "If you successfully secure this case, I'll give you a 20% commission based

on the business department's rate. This can also be combined with the subsequent lawyer's fee." Tessa wasn't particularly concerned about the commission. Rather, what excited her more was the opportunity to hone her negotiation skills.

When she was working at a law firm in Haverford, case negotiations were typically handled by the business department before being handed over to the lawyers. She also had no connections there, which was why she rarely had the chance to negotiate cases herself.

the job and looked up at Sarah. "Got

meeting is set for 7:00 pm at Starlight Club. I'll have William go with you.

nodded. "No problem

...

pm, Tessa walked over to William's table and asked, "Mr. Kiernan,

at her with a disdainful gaze. "Let's drive your boyfriend's Cullinan there. I'm

Tessa had gone to the hospital to visit Tim yesterday, Yasmin and William had spotted her getting out of a Cullinan. William

"It's too late to have him drive over now. I'll

it back to the Yates residence yesterday. Stephen had driven her back to her apartment,

the end of the workday, so there was no way she could get

it. We, commoners, don't have

to take a cab there? Are you looking down on my Porsche Macan? I mean, it's

she looked

you saying? Do you have a problem with me?

wrong, Ms. Yates. I'm not implying anything. I'm simply complimenting you. You're so lucky to have a guy with a Cullinan I'm so envious of

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haven't offended you, have I? Why are you being so sarcastic? Did I use your money to

have that kind

never met someone so gabby. Instead of being jealous, why

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