Trouble in Paradise

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

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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.

He then adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and looked at me solemnly. "However, you have a four-year gap in employment."

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experience is crucial. Without it, no matter how good your

academic achievements are, they remain theoretical and aren't convincing."

I nodded.

He 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 on, I wouldn't have a chance to give the position I wanted a shot.

Silas happened to mention their most successful merger and acquisition case recently. I took the chance and interjected," That's quite a coincidence. I believe I would fit in perfectly with your firm by leveraging my strengths to provide excellent legal services to our clients."

My response piqued Silas' interest. He wondered why I felt so confident about the value I could bring to the firm's table. I explained to him that my advantage lay precisely in my four-year work gap.

During my four years as Mrs. Hawk, 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 in capital markets, equity investments, and asset securitization.

At the same time, I didn't forget to flatter Silas. I praised him and stated that a large firm like Jay Caldwell & Co. must have

extended to many such business areas.

I watched Silas' expression closely. When he finally showed a satisfied smile, I thought I had a chance. Still, he rejected me. "Alright. Why don't we do this? I'll introduce you to an investor of our firm. It will be up to you whether you can convince him."

I was surprised. The outside world had demonized Silas due to his success. He was a well-

known lawyer in the country, with over 30 branches nationwide. The Radiant City branch was located in the most expensive building within the central business district. He was a market leader in the legal field. Who could possibly be above him and invest in his business?

I bit my lip. "Now?"

"Yes, I happen to have a dinner appointment with him. I can bring you along," Silas said with a gentle smile. "Shall we?"

I gripped the edge of my seat when I thought about Nicholas' order. He had said that I should be back at the Hawk Manor tonight. Ultimately, I nodded.

It was still afternoon. If the timing was right, it shouldn't take too long. I should still be able to make it back by 9:00 pm.

To my dismay, the mysterious investor arrived late. We waited until 7:00 pm when a slender hand finally pushed open the door to the private room.

I didn't expect to see Pete Shelman that day. He was the second son of the Shelman family and my nemesis.