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.

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

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that, Silas paused before adding, "The lack of experience

Without it, no matter

they remain theoretical and aren't

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

took the chance and interjected," That's quite a coincidence. I believe I would fit in perfectly with your firm by leveraging

could bring to the firm's table. I explained to him that my advantage lay precisely

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

forget to flatter Silas. I praised him and stated that

many such

I thought I had a chance. Still, he rejected me. "Alright. Why

demonized Silas due