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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 Ophelia

hang for a moment before

for this promotion. The only

over.”

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and walked out,

Alex sat back, frowning.

vaguely remembered Kaia once had some kind of connection with

hadn’t thought much

Jude just

someone even more powerful

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Alex’s office, Jude saw Kaia buried in

files.

that came her way, big

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

feeling that something

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office had mostly emptied out. But Kaia was still there, sorting through documents

cases.

after

he noticed the office lights were still

as he

Kaia looked up

soon. Just finishing up the defense statement

and took a seat at the desk next

he said gently.

rise in her throat. Her voice was soft when

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

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

I

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realized.”

Jude leaned back, thoughtful.

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it through. There’s no need to rush. Sometimes working nonstop isn’t

back–learning from more experienced attorneys, giving yourself

conviction, “You’re only twenty–six, Kaia. You’ve got time. Don’t box yourself in too soon. Let yourself breathe before you decide anything

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