One Sentence Across the Table

the entire night.

When I finished, Richard said, “Could you meet Saturday morning?”

“At my office. Nine-thirty.”

He smiled. “I’ll be there.”

Then came the turn I didn’t expect.

Allison, the mergers-and-acquisitions attorney, cleared her throat and said, “Emily, if you’re ever open to outside counsel bids beyond this project, I’d appreciate a shot. Directly.continue reading …