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.

to push his own candidate–but you and I both know Ophelia isn’t ready. Right,

the question hang for a

the best fit for this promotion.

over.”

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

Alex sat back, frowning.

had some kind of connection

then, he hadn’t thought much of

now, after what Jude just said, he couldn’t

there someone even more

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Jude saw Kaia buried in paperwork, her desk practically disappearing

files.

taken on every case that came her way, big or small, turning

eight cases waiting to go to trial, not to mention several more still in

feeling that something was seriously

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nine o’clock at night, the office had mostly emptied out. But

cases.

night, but after realizing he’d forgotten

noticed the office lights were still

as he stepped

Kaia looked up

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

and took a seat at the desk next

still thinking about Theresa’s case, aren’t you?” he said gently. “Kaia, I told you that one

her throat. Her voice was

might cut back on non–litigation work. I want

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

nodded. “Yeah. I think I enjoy litigation more than

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realized.”

Jude leaned back, thoughtful.

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you think it through. There’s no need to

back–learning from more experienced attorneys, giving

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

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