Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0025

Nicholas had made it clear that if I wanted a divorce, I had to repay him the money first. That was only fair since he'd paid out so much money.

I now understood why my mom couldn't accept the idea of me and Nicholas splitting up. Over the past four years, I had been sold to the Hawk family to keep my dad's business going. As I walked back to Jay Caldwell & Co., my steps were unsteady, and I felt disoriented. The receptionist looked in surprise, as did Silas

et me

I smiled calmly at Silas. "Sorry, but I still want to try for the position of transactional attorney."

To make money in a short time, litigation would be too slow. I didn't have the time to build my foundation as a litigation lawyer. Being a transactional attorney provided a more stable income.

"What's wrong?" Silas noticed my strained expression right

away.

Being an understanding person, he made an effort to console and advise me. "Ms. Jones, if you were a recent graduate, I would have done everything in my power to hire Your resume is impressive, and the cases you've handled were done very well." you.

me solemnly. "However, you have a four-year gap

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lack of experience is hard to make

Without it, no matter how

remain theoretical and

I nodded.

of Jay Caldwell & Co. since its establishment. I could tell the firm was looking to hire experienced lawyers. If I let him go on, I

happened to mention their most successful merger and acquisition case recently. I took the chance and interjected," That's quite a coincidence. I believe I would fit in perfectly with

interest. He wondered why I felt so confident about the value I could bring to the firm's table. I explained to him that my

years as Mrs. Hawk, I had the opportunity to interact with many business magnates and government officials due to Nicholas' connections.

same time, I didn't forget to flatter Silas. I praised him and stated that a

many such

a satisfied smile, I thought I had a chance. Still, he rejected me. "Alright. Why don't we

outside world had demonized Silas due to his success. He was