Chapter <b>255 </b>
Charlotte walked in and got straight to the point. “I’d like to resign.”
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Tim looked up, stunned. “What? <b>Why</b>? It’s the first day back after the holidays, and you’re already quitting?”
During theirst business trip to South City, Chatte had casually made a bet and ended upnding a ten–year legal counsel and representation contract with TH Corporation, the firm’s biggest client to date. In his eyes, she was a walking goldmine. There was no way he would let her go without a fight
Charlotte didn’t beat around the bush. “Vivian Xander and I have personal issues. I’m not willing to work under her.”
Lawyers who weren’t partners might have looked morous from the outside, but at the end <b>of </b>the day, they were still employees. They were working. for the firm, not for themselves<b>. </b>For every case they handled, the firm took a cur, <b>and </b>that cut was split among the partners and investors.
So no matter how many high–profile cases Charlotte had taken on, she was still <b>just </b>another sried attorney.
She used to be fine with that. She had joined this firm to sharpen her skills and build experience. But things were different now.
Vivian had be one of the firm’s major investors. From now on, every case Charlotte worked would be lining her pockets. And mowing <b>Vivian</b>, it wouldn’t stop there. She would find ways to make <b>her </b>life miserable.
Charlotte didn’t want to keep putting herself through that,
Tim winced the moment he realized this had to do with Vivian, Just thinking about it gave him a headache
Vivian had dropped a cool eighty million into the firm the moment <b>she </b>joined <b>as </b>an investor. With that kind of capital behind her<b>, </b>she was the dream partner–wealthy, generous, and well–connected.
On top of that, she was the adopted daughter of the Jasper family. If they could leverage that connection, the firm wouldn’t just hold on to its status as the topw office in Jersey City. It could go national,
But Charlotte had just secured the biggest deal in the firm’s history. Letting her go now would be a huge loss.
“Charlotte, think this over. Don’t rush your decision<b>. </b><b>You’re </b>one of our top attorneys. We’re the number–one firm in the city. Our benefits and career path are better than anywhere else. You won’t find another opportunity like this easily.
Charlotte gently shook her head<b>. </b>“I’ve already <b>made </b>up my mind.”
She had already made up her mind. Once she left S&C, she would open her own firm. After more than six months <b>of </b>experience out in the field, she felt
Once her firm was up and running<b>, </b>she would use herwork and resources to becruit top–tierwyers and fresh graduates from prestigiousw school. She was confident she could surpass SBG and build her firm into the leading practice in <b>Jersey </b>City.
She used to be proud<b>, </b>even a little arropant–convinced that she didn’t need her family’s background or connections to seed. But reality had hit her hund.
In today’s world, trying to make it on your own without family ties, connections, or influence was nearly impossible–especially when your biggest rival was someone like Vivian, the adopted daughter of the powerful Jasper family.
Charlotte had finally figured it out that building her career came first.
The dayster, after wrapping up her responsibilities, Charlotte officially left the firm.
Jentry was heartbroken. Her eyes were red.
“Miss Riley, are you really ?raving?”
Charlotte smiled and pulled her into a log Whispering in her ear, she <b>said</b>, “I’m starting my own firm. Once you pass the bar, I’d love to have you on my
Jenny’s eyes lit up, and the tears vanished in an instant. “Really? I’ll definitelye!”
waiting.”
“Charlotte said with a warm smile, patting her on the shoulder. “You’re going to be awyer soon too.