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.

candidate–but you and I both know

let the question hang

is the best fit for this promotion. The only fit.

over.”

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slacks, turned, and walked out, leaving Alex alone

Alex sat back, frowning.

Kaia once had some kind of connection with

then, he hadn’t thought much

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

there someone even more powerful

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office, Jude saw Kaia buried in paperwork,

files.

her way, big or small, turning no

moment, she already had eight cases waiting to go to trial, not to mention

furrowed. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was seriously wrong with

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But Kaia was still there, sorting through documents for one of

cases.

after realizing he’d forgotten something, he drove back

noticed the office lights

he called out as he

Kaia looked up

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

took a

said gently. “Kaia, I told you that one wasn’t all

a tightness rise in her throat. Her voice was soft when

played a part in it. I’ve been thinking… I might cut back on

slightly. “Didn’t you say not long ago you wanted to transition into non–litigation? So, you’ve

I think I enjoy

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realized.”

Jude leaned back, thoughtful.

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

back–learning from more experienced attorneys, giving yourself

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

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