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“What about the state?”

“No, Your Honor.”

“Okay.” He picked up his gavel and knocked it against the wood. “I’ll see you all for sentencing on the agreed date.”

“What just happened?” Miss Early beat me to asking Damien the question.

“I spent last night working to make sire our client won’t set foot behind bars,” he said. “It’s a good plea deal.”

What?“I thought we agreed that he should serve at least sixteen months,” I said.

“That’s always up to the judge, Miss Tanner.” He looked at me. “I’m just a lawyer.”

“You promised me that you would stop doing certain deals for the people who don’t deserve them.”

“The only promises I make are to myclients, Miss Tanner,” he said, his voice cold. “Feel free to consult a Lawyer: 101 bookon the differences between lawyers, judges, and clients, because I don’t have a clue.”

I grabbed my briefcase and left the building.

Fuck him.

Our show was over.

NOTICE (N.)

INFORMATION, USUALLY IN WRITING IN ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, OF ALL DOCUMENTS FILED, DECISIONS, REQUESTS, MOTIONS, PETITIONS, AND UPCOMING DATES

ELIZABETH

Subject: My Last Day of Work…

Dear Mr. Carter,

It's currently four o'clock in the morning, and while that usually means that I would be getting ready to come work at Hamilton & Associates, I want you to know that I won’t be there.

I’m moving on professionally and personally, and I wish you nothing but the best.

I’ve submitted a formal letter of resignation to Human Resources, a thank you letter to Mr. Hamilton, and several appreciative notes to all the firm associates who helped me while I was employed.

Farewell to the firm,

Elizabeth Tanner

CONFLICT OF INTEREST (N.)

A SITUATION IN WHICH A PERSON HAS A DUTY TO MORE THAN ONE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION, BUT CANNOT DO JUSTICE TO THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIALLY ADVERSE INTERESTS OF BOTH PARTIES

DAMIEN

One Week Later

Michelle’s desk was covered in cupcakes, flowers, and “Welcome Back” gift bags. To contribute to the mess, I added a stack of files and a summary request.

“When did we get a personal coffee barista?” She set a latte on my desk.

“A couple months ago,” I said. “You should ask her to make you the Cuban flavor. Andrew swears by it.”

“He put a ‘Only for Mr. Hamilton’ sign in front of that one.”

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