I would have to side with the defense on this Ms. Hamilton." Th

he was not able to finish her sentence as the judge hel

Now, I already decided that this case is now closed." Judge Roberts made his final judgment

ed him to his chambers and demanded reconsideration. His secretary did not dare to stop her, knowing

of the judge's table and demanded h

sperate times needed desperate measures. This counted as one. She would do anythi

was not good. She was one of the best and graduated on top of her class. She ju

we are at my chamber." Her uncle said, which usually she would abide, but she

a bit sarcastic. Breathing deeply, she tried to change her approach.

path, where she ended up working with Jenkins and Johnsons. Working for a small f

an easy task when they had many resources at their disposal. But she was not ready to give up on

of sympathy. "But we can't bend the rules just to accommodate our wishes. Th

didn't mean to be disresp

ring her uncle called her by her name and break his rule, meant that he

her mother did not come from old money. They both worked hard to get to where they

that I have to uphold. I had to rule based on what was presen

Always standing out among the crowd. Everybody expected that after law school, she would b

kind. He could see himself in her. He used to be an idealist too, but somewhere down the lin

re was nothing else she could do anyway. "Than

would have reviewed and double-checked the case, even if it was not her case, before de

ave her a wink, a silent sign of his approval. She

is secretary as she placed

rom entering my chambers." Judge

His secretary responded with a wide smile on he

to her uncle. When she passed by Alicia's table, she b

She did not like to disappoint her client, knowing th

y who was waiting patiently for her outside th

you did your best, that's enough for me." The o

would just visit her when she had come up with another way to help her. F

hen she was safely inside her car, banging

inue to fight a battle she already lost. She would neve

ntering the arena. She was, after all, trained