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Chapters (68)
  1. Partner Pursuit
  2. Copyright
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Chapter One
  6. Chapter Two
  7. Chapter Three
  8. Chapter Four
  9. Chapter Five
  10. Chapter Six
  11. Chapter Seven
  12. Re: Whitaker retirement party
  13. Chapter Nine
  14. Chapter Ten
  15. Chapter Eleven
  16. Chapter Twelve
  17. Chapter Thirteen
  18. Chapter Fourteen
  19. Chapter Fifteen
  20. Chapter Sixteen
  21. Chapter Seventeen
  22. Chapter Eighteen
  23. Chapter Nineteen
  24. Chapter Twenty
  25. Friday, New York City
  26. Chapter Twenty-Two
  27. Chapter Twenty-Three
  28. Chapter Twenty-Four
  29. Chapter Twenty-Five
  30. Chapter Twenty-Six
  31. Chapter Twenty-Seven
  32. Chapter Twenty-Eight
  33. Chapter Twenty-Nine
  34. Chapter Thirty
  35. Chapter Thirty-One
  36. Chapter Thirty-Two
  37. Chapter Thirty-Three
  38. Chapter Thirty-Four
  39. Chapter Thirty-Five
  40. Chapter Thirty-Six
  41. Subject: Deposition of Plaintiff in James case
  42. Chapter Thirty-Eight
  43. Chapter Thirty-Nine
  44. Subject: Mentors Found
  45. Chapter Forty-One
  46. Chapter Forty-Two
  47. Chapter Forty-Three
  48. Chapter Forty-Four
  49. Jake: While you’re stuck at work, think about this: I thought you might want to do a yoga session while I’m surfing in Santa Teresa. Should I book?
  50. Chapter Forty-Six
  51. Chapter Forty-Seven
  52. Chapter Forty-Eight
  53. Chapter Forty-Nine
  54. Chapter Fifty
  55. Chapter Fifty-One
  56. Chapter Fifty-Two
  57. Chapter Fifty-Three
  58. Chapter Fifty-Four
  59. Chapter Fifty-Five
  60. Chapter Fifty-Six
  61. Chapter Fifty-Seven
  62. Chapter Fifty-Eight
  63. Chapter Fifty-Nine
  64. Chapter Sixty
  65. Chapter Sixty-One
  66. About the Author
  67. Acknowledgements
  68. On any top-ten list of best Sunday plans, today’s brunch with my former crush and his new girlfriend would rank number eleven … hundred. Times five. But I couldn’t say no. We’re still friends.

He nodded and said, “I’ll review both your memos again and come to a decision as to approach. Remember that it’s crucial to the firm that we win this case. We can’t afford to lose this client. I’ll tell Colette that she’ll share strategy.”

Chapter Thirty-Four

Chapter Thirty-Four

After Hunter left, Audrey closed her office door and locked it—to digest this in private. She slumped down into her chair and looked out the window at the New York City skyline, buildings crowding against each other, each trying to be taller than the next one. She should’ve been less conciliatory when she’d suspected Colette was challenging her.

She read Colette’s memo and thought about the points raised. She had to address Colette’s memo with Colette directly. They needed to work together as a team. But she didn’t relish confronting Colette. She rubbed her eyes. She liked fighting for a client or a friend. She had to think of herself as the client. She stood.

She slowly descended the internal staircase and walked down the hallway to Colette’s office. Colette’s door was open, and she was typing. Audrey straightened her shoulders, took a deep breath, and walked into Colette’s office.

“Colette, do you have a moment?”

“Sure, just let me save this,” Colette said. Colette wore a white silk blouse that had no wrinkles despite the lateness of the day. Audrey had already been through the wringer and looked it—after that tense meeting with Hunter. She probably should’ve waited until tomorrow, but no, she wouldn’t have slept for worrying about this confrontation.

Audrey looked around Colette’s office. It was neat, with no piles of paper. Fresh iris flowers in a white vase added a touch of elegance. A framed photograph of Colette and an older woman who looked like her mother stood prominently on her credenza by the window. A blooming orchid filled the office with a sweet flowery smell.

“Maybe I should close the door,” Audrey said.

Colette raised her eyebrows. “If it is going to be that kind of discussion.” She leaned back in her chair and crossed her arms. She stared at Audrey impassively.

“Well, yes,” Audrey said, closing the door and turning to face Colette. “Hunter gave me a copy of your strategy memo. And I have to say that I was a bit shocked given that that area was assigned to me. I feel like you are trying to undermine me.” There, she’d said it. Her face flushed.