Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

Chapter 231

Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

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One of Miles‘ clients had pulled out–cutting the contract early rather than continuing their partnership with Vanguard Law

Firm.

Alex didn’t hold back. “Your apprentice is out of line, Mr. Halston. It was just a legal aid case. What’s she so worked up about?”

Jude kept his tone calm, trying to smooth things over.

“I get it, Mr. Miller. But she’s young. You can’t expect her to act like us fifty–year–old men–worn down, cautious, dull.

“If the next generation doesn’t have a little fire, what kind of future does this firm even have?”

Alex gave him a sharp look.

Fifty? Worn down? Who’s an old man?

He wasn’t ready to admit his age just yet.

“So what do you suggest?” he snapped.

“Miles is livid. That company has ties to a big–time executive, and she went after their bottom line. Now they’re making us pay for it.”

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Jude chuckled. “How about I send another client Miles‘ way to make up for it?”

Alex waved him off. “Fine. But just this once. And put a hold on her promotion to non–equity partner for now.”

This time, Jude’s expression hardened.

“That won’t work, Mr. Miller. You need to think this through carefully.

“Losing a client isn’t the end of the world. But if you don’t reconsider, we might lose someone far more valuable.”

Alex narrowed his eyes. “What are you getting at?”

Jude smiled coolly.

“Kaia still has her flaws, sure. She’s not perfect. But if we’re being honest, she’s the most capable of all the young lawyers

here.

is trying to push his own candidate–but you and I both

let the question hang for a moment

fit for this promotion. The

over.”

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that, Jude brushed off his slacks, turned, and walked out, leaving Alex

Alex sat back, frowning.

some kind of

then, he hadn’t thought much

just said, he couldn’t help but

even

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office, Jude saw Kaia buried in paperwork, her

files.

her

had eight cases waiting to go to trial, not to mention several

shake the feeling that

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night, the office had mostly emptied out. But Kaia was still there,

cases.

had already gone home for the night, but after realizing he’d forgotten something,

noticed the office lights were

called out as he stepped inside. “You’re

Kaia looked up

smile. “Yeah. I’ll head out soon. Just finishing up the defense statement for

let out a quiet sigh and took a

aren’t you?” he said gently. “Kaia, I told you that one

throat. Her voice

in it. I’ve been thinking… I might cut back on non–litigation work. I want to

you wanted to transition into non–litigation? So, you’ve changed your

think I enjoy litigation more

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realized.”

Jude leaned back, thoughtful.

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it through. There’s no need to rush. Sometimes working nonstop

from more experienced attorneys, giving yourself space

with quiet conviction, “You’re only twenty–six, Kaia. You’ve got time. Don’t box yourself in too

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