The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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My week began with a dose of determination as I waltzed into the office, clutching a hot cup of coffee in one hand and my ever–present briefcase in the other. It wasn’t the Monday blues that got me down; it was the realization that this week marked the start of an all–out legal brawl, and I was stepping into the ring against none other than Linda, the office’s queen bee.

Throughout the week, our competition escalated from minor provocations to a full–fledged battle of legal wits. Every move I made, Linda countered with one of her own. I’d research relevant case law, and she’d present a motion to Timothy, gauging his interest. I’d outline potential strategies, and she’d summon a surprising point.

It was like a never–ending chess match, with each of us trying to outsmart the other at every turn. The dialogue between us, once polite and professional, turned into angry spats that left the air charged with tension. She’d fire shots at me with biting words and icy glares, and I would retaliate with my own arsenal of verbal ammunition.

“Evie, you think you can just stroll in here and take this case from me?” Linda sneered one afternoon as I leafed through a pile of legal documents.

“I don’t think, Linda, I know I can,’ I shot back, refusing to let her rile me up. “I’ve been studying law for years, and my knowledge of this case is second to none.”

Linda slammed her hand on her desk. “Second to none? That’s a bit arrogant, don’t you think?”

“I call it confidence, Linda,” I replied, my voice dripping with sarcasm. “You might want to give it a try sometime.”

Our verbal tussles echoed through the office, drawing curious glances from our coworkers. I couldn’t help but feel the collective exasperation in the room. It was clear that no one was enjoying the drama, except perhaps Linda herself.

As the days wore on, it became evident that my deep knowledge of the case and my unwavering commitment to Timothy’s cause were paying off. I dug up obscure precedents and found legal angles that even Linda hadn’t considered. It was as if I were peeling away layers of uncertainty to reveal the truth beneath.

During a particularly heated argument in the conference room, I presented my

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arguments with an unshakable confidence. Linda, however, had clearly grown frustrated with my unrelenting resolve. “You may know the law, Evie, but you don’t understand the heart of this case. I’ve connected with Timothy on a personal level.”

Timothy looked genuinely stunned by this, but he was forced to sit back in silence as the brawl rolled on between. I took a deep breath, fighting back the urge to lash out at her presumption of whatever close relationship they had forged.

“It’s not about personal connections, Linda,” I told her. “It’s about the law and the facts. I’ve been researching this case day and night, and I can assure you that I understand it better than anyone.”

Mr. Erickson watched our showdown from the corner of the room, his brows furrowed and a deep sigh escaping his lips. I guess he had hoped this competition would bring out the best in both of us, but it was clear that it was pushing the office to its limits.

“All right!”

concentration and we both looked anxiously in his direction. He motioned for us to follow him, and Linda and I exchanged glances before following him

the common area and cleared his throat. “I want to commend both Evie and Linda for their dedication to Timothy’s case. You both put in a tremendous amount of

paused, and a murmur of agreement swept through the crowd. But he continued, “However, I must make a difficult decision. It’s clear that Evie’s deep. knowledge of the case and her exceptional legal skills have prevailed. Timothy’s case will be officially transferred

no one had expected Mr. Erickson to make such a declaration in front of the entire office. The news sent

other hand, stood frozen, her face a mask of humiliation. Her dream of winning Timothy’s case had crumbled before her eyes. She shot a withering glance in my direction, but I held my head

had quietly observed the entire spectacle, approached me with a

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his words, unaccustomed to such praise. “Thank you, Timothy. But I’m hoping this helped you more

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eyes crinkled at the corners, and he smiled wider. “Would you mind if I

blinked in surprise. “Oh.

fighting for my honor,” he said

on edge. His tone wasn’t serious, but the prospect of waiting for a surprise didn’t carry

“Just give me a moment

course. I’ll wait for

room, I noticed that the office had quickly emptied. Linda was left alone at her desk, her face etched with anger and frustration. The entire office had witnessed her

“Linda, I know this must be tough for you,” I said, my tone soft

case.

venomous look, her voice laced with bitterness. “Don’t patronize me,

that, for now, I had won the battle fair and square. With a nod, I left her to her thoughts and made my way to

I took a moment to collect myself. I gazed at my reflection in the mirror, still feeling the adrenaline rush of the day’s events. The praise from Timothy and my boss was overwhelming, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense

competition was part and parcel of the legal world. It pushed us to be

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understand this, even if

more. I

associates from our law firm,

Sarah said softly, her voice almost a whisper. Her eyes

unable to

you, Sarah.”

Erickson earlier in his

hear?” I asked, my

a moment, as if deciding whether to share the secret that had clearly disturbed her. “Linda… she’s… involved with