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.

glasses and looked at me solemnly. "However, you have a four-year gap

1/3

of experience is hard to make up for. In our

Without it, no matter how

are, they remain theoretical and

I nodded.

continued to talk about the impressive achievements 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 wouldn't have a chance to

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 your firm by leveraging my strengths to

I could bring to the firm's table. I

and government officials due to Nicholas' connections. I then discussed the roles lawyers could play in capital markets, equity investments,

flatter Silas. I praised him and stated that a large

to many such business

Silas' expression closely. When he finally showed a satisfied smile, I thought I had a chance. Still, he rejected me. "Alright. Why don't we do this? I'll introduce you to an investor of our firm. It will be up to you

demonized Silas due to his