Chapter 284 #Chapter 32: The Deal

• Ella
• The large wooden conference table felt cool and smooth beneath my fingertips as I arranged the files in neat stacks. I could feel my palms getting sweaty with anticipation. This was one of the first significant cases I’d handled solo at the firm, and I wanted everything to be perfect.
• To add a touch of hospitality, I carefully set out a tray of assorted pastries fresh from a popular bakery downtown.