Julian immediately noticed the deep, almost unbearable tension radiating from Elias. He found him later that evening in his office, standing by the vast window, his hands clenched so tightly that the knuckles were white, his posture rigid and defensive."Elias, what is it?" he asked, walking up behind him, his voice heavy with genuine, unconcealed concern. He placed his hands gently on his shoulders, attempting to transfer his stability to his volatility. "The litigation. Is it worse?""The litigation is coming to a head," Elias lied, the excuse tasting like ash in his mouth. "The opposing counsel is making aggressive, highly leveraged moves. They are trying to find the point of highest personal risk. They are targeting your history, Julian.""Then let them," Julian said firmly, turning his to face him, his eyes unwavering. "We have the best team. And I have you. Don't carry this alone, Elias. That’s what partners are for."Partners. The word was a heavy, suffocating blanket of guilt.
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