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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.

The women walked down the hall. “I went to the library at the French Institute on Madison Avenue,” Audrey said. “I searched on Pierre through their digital French magazine collection, and it looks like he and his wife stopped attending events socially together in the past six months. Before that, they were always together. I’ll show you the articles I copied.”

When they reached her office, Audrey pulled out her copies and showed them to Genevieve on her desk. Pierre and his wife were pictured together in photographs. “And then starting about six months ago, right before this trade, it’s just him.” She showed the pictures of Pierre alone at various French art galas. She said, “Oh, and I should mention that I didn’t bill you for this. I went there on my free time—because I was curious. It’s not legal research.”

“Wow. When you see all the pictures of them together, and then this absence, it is striking. Unless his wife Laila is sick too.”

“Yes, I thought that too. That would be bad, both for Laila and the case. It would make Pierre more sympathetic—maybe he needs the money for some treatment for her. But we still don’t want to find that out as a surprise during the trial.”

“It seems unlikely that both wives could be sick at the same time. Mrs. Rothman will be interested in this. She may have some insight. Can I have a copy?” Genevieve asked.

“Of course. As you know, Colette thinks I’m completely crazy to be thinking about this. I’m glad if anyone is interested. I don’t know how to get any further, though. If Mrs. Rothman has any suggestions or thoughts, please let me know.”

“I will. It’s good you thought about why. It shows a willingness to think outside the box.”

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Nineteen

She sipped her steaming tea, breathing in its fruity smell, hoping it would revive her. She hadn’t slept well last night. Even after the encouraging meeting with Genevieve, she’d been upset about Colette challenging her. Still, there had been moments when they’d worked well together at that team meeting. She had to foster that. She also didn’t understand why Malaburn was reluctant to proceed with her suggested argument. And she needed to persuade Malaburn that she was not “too nice” but still be nice. She definitely didn’t want to end up like him.

She opened up Colette’s reply to her team email.

To: Audrey Willems

From: Colette Caron

Date: Tuesday, September 14

Subject: Please Circulate Deposition Outline

Dear Audrey,

Thanks so much for drafting and circulating your summary of our team meeting.

Also, per Hunter, please circulate a draft of your deposition outline when done.

Regards, Colette

Audrey narrowed her eyes as she read the email. She was probably being too sensitive, but Colette seemed to be asserting herself as the dominant senior associate.