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Second Life: Lessons for the Nepotism Junior Chapter 8
The moment I saw Hugo being subdued, a surge of emotion hit me so hard I blacked out. …I was in the hospital when I came to. Quinton was still lying unconscious. I clutched his hand tightly, filled with regret for ever calling him. "Don't worry, I won't let a single person who did this to you walk away," I whispered.A hot tear slipped free, landing on his cold fingers. My heart ached so badly that it felt like it was being carved open. Against the doctor's pleas to stay, I discharged myself. Ignoring my lingering weakness, I buried myself in preparing for the trial's materials. I was determined to send the three of them behind bars myself. The days that followed were a grueling cycle between the police station and the hospital. Before long, the case finally went to trial. On the eve of the hearing, an unexpected visitor appeared. "Mr. Ziegler, what brings you here?" I asked flatly. He had once been my mentor, but whatever I felt for him now was too tangled to name.
Second Life: Lessons for the Nepotism Junior Chapter 7
Maverick Tower was located in the heart of the city. Since I had already informed the police and arranged for them to come along, the situation seemed to hold little real danger. "Let's go," I said, snapping my laptop shut and motioning for Hugo to follow me in search of Xenia. But the moment I slid into the car, a sharp pain exploded in the back of my head, and everything went black. …When I regained consciousness, I was tied hand and foot in a rotting shack. Hugo sat across from me. His expression was dark and sullen. The moment he saw that I was awake, his expression twisted into a cruel sneer. "Samantha Sullivan, I've put up with you bossing me around for years. But you've bullied Xenia again and again. Today, I'm going to teach you a real lesson." I looked up in disbelief. I never imagined he had seen my guidance as cruelty. "What are you trying to do?" I asked, keeping my voice calm while secretly maneuvering my hands to search inside my pocket. My phone was con
Second Life: Lessons for the Nepotism Junior Chapter 6
Xenia yelped in pain, but I felt no urge to go easy on her. The commotion drew attention, and a few colleagues began whispering among themselves. "Ms. Sullivan had an important client meeting today, and she made it clear that she wasn't to be disturbed. Xenia just asked for it." "I guess she's not here for trouble but to sabotage Ms. Sullivan's deal." I tightened my grip and twisted Xenia's arm, hauling her out of the conference room. Shoving her out, I shut the door and turned the lock in one seamless motion. Drawing in a deep breath, I put on a professional smile and turned back to my client. "Shall we continue?" The meeting flowed without a hitch. The client, who had been hesitant before, changed his mind. Before he left, he shook my hand and commented, "Ms. Sullivan, I didn't realize you were not only sharp in the court, but also tough outside it, too." I offered a modest smile and replied, "In our line of work, it's common to deal with theatrics and even retaliation.
Second Life: Lessons for the Nepotism Junior Chapter 5
The office fell into heavy silence. Everyone wore uneasy expressions. Quinton, however, stood apart as a detached observer. There was a look of visible satisfaction on his face. "Didn't I say this trial recording was worth studying? It's rare to find a case that showcases both brilliant examples and utter disasters in one sitting." As he spoke, his eyes flicked deliberately toward Xenia. She bristled instantly. "Every junior slips up in court. Why single me out? Even if the case had been lost—hasn’t Ms. Sullivan lost cases too? Why is all the blame on me?" Her voice cracked as she spoke, and she began crying. Her pitiful look was practically begging for sympathy.Quinton laughed outright. "The audacity of some people. While others clean up her mess, performing miracles with a hopeless situation, she parades the outcome around as if it were her own accomplishment. "Ms. Sullivan may have lost cases, but she lost with dignity. You, however? You abandoned your post in the midd
Second Life: Lessons for the Nepotism Junior Chapter 4
It was Quinton Lloyd, the founder of Zenith Law Firm. He was young, yet remarkably capable. His firm's philosophy aligned perfectly with my values. He had tried to recruit me more than once, but out of loyalty to Mr. Ziegler, I'd always turned him down. Zayne scoffed. "No one is permitted to record court proceedings without authorization. What evidence could you possibly have, Mr. Lloyd?" Quinton chuckled. "As it happens, I was there myself…" Impatient, Hugo cut in defensively, "So what if you were? Mr. Scott and I were there, too. Are our words less reliable than yours?" Quinton shook his head and uttered, "Mr. Wilkinson, why the rush? Are you feeling guilty?" He continued, "I was so impressed by Ms. Sullivan's poise in court that I thought our junior associates at Zenith could learn from her. That's why I requested that the court expedite uploading the trial record onto the platform. It should be available now. Feel free to take a look." As his words fell, the office in
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"But I see no need for this suspension or self-criticism report," Mr. Ziegler declared. His tone was mild, yet with just a few words, he shifted all blame squarely onto me. The smile drained from my face, and I addressed him directly. "Mr. Ziegler, are you suggesting that my handling of the situation was improper?" Hugo jumped in before Mr. Ziegler could reply. "Mr. Ziegler is right. Xenia had done extensive preparatory work despite it being her first time in court. It was just nerves that got the better of her. Yet you stepped in and erased all her efforts." Zayne quickly piled on. "A junior surely won't handle things with your level of polish. But you once stood where she stands now. Stealing her credit was bad enough, but forcing her to write a self-criticism report is too much." After abandoning their earlier blind defense of Xenia, the two of them now echoed Mr. Ziegler's stance. They were trying to claim the moral high ground to condemn me. My tone turned icy. "I've nev
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