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One of Miles‘ clients had pulled out–cutting the contract early rather than continuing their partnership with Vanguard Law

Firm.

Alex didn’t hold back. “Your apprentice is out of line, Mr. Halston. It was just a legal aid case. What’s she so worked up about?”

Jude kept his tone calm, trying to smooth things over.

“I get it, Mr. Miller. But she’s young. You can’t expect her to act like us fifty–year–old men–worn down, cautious, dull.

“If the next generation doesn’t have a little fire, what kind of future does this firm even have?”

Alex gave him a sharp look.

Fifty? Worn down? Who’s an old man?

He wasn’t ready to admit his age just yet.

“So what do you suggest?” he snapped.

“Miles is livid. That company has ties to a big–time executive, and she went after their bottom line. Now they’re making us pay for it.”

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Jude chuckled. “How about I send another client Miles‘ way to make up for it?”

Alex waved him off. “Fine. But just this once. And put a hold on her promotion to non–equity partner for now.”

This time, Jude’s expression hardened.

“That won’t work, Mr. Miller. You need to think this through carefully.

“Losing a client isn’t the end of the world. But if you don’t reconsider, we might lose someone far more valuable.”

Alex narrowed his eyes. “What are you getting at?”

Jude smiled coolly.

“Kaia still has her flaws, sure. She’s not perfect. But if we’re being honest, she’s the most capable of all the young lawyers

here.

own candidate–but you and I both know

question hang for a

the best fit for this

over.”

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turned, and

Alex sat back, frowning.

some kind of connection with

he hadn’t thought much of

after what Jude just said,

there someone even more

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Jude saw Kaia buried in paperwork, her

files.

came her

go to trial, not to mention several

He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was seriously wrong with

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But Kaia was still there, sorting through

cases.

already gone home for the night, but after realizing he’d forgotten something, he drove back to the

noticed the

as he stepped inside.

Kaia looked up

soon. Just finishing up the defense statement

a quiet sigh and took a seat at the desk next

case, aren’t you?” he said gently. “Kaia, I told you that

her throat. Her voice was soft when she

in it. I’ve been thinking… I might cut back on

long ago you wanted to transition into non–litigation? So,

I enjoy litigation more

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realized.”

Jude leaned back, thoughtful.

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no need

from more experienced attorneys, giving yourself space to

then added with quiet conviction, “You’re only twenty–six, Kaia. You’ve got time. Don’t box yourself in