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.

then adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and looked at me solemnly. "However, you

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lack of experience is hard to make up for. In our line

crucial. Without it, no

are, they remain theoretical and

I nodded.

firm was looking to hire experienced lawyers. If I let him go on, I wouldn't have a chance to give

merger and acquisition case recently. I took the chance and interjected," That's quite a coincidence. I believe I would fit in perfectly with your firm by leveraging my strengths to provide excellent

bring to the firm's table. I explained to him that my

had the opportunity to interact with many business magnates and government officials due to Nicholas' connections. I then discussed the roles

and stated that a large firm like Jay Caldwell & Co. must

many such business

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

demonized Silas due to