Chapter 36: Extended Contract
"I was told to come in, but I didn’t realize you had company," Cammy remarked quickly as she noticed someone else in Ethan’s office.
"Cammy, have a seat, let me introduce Attorney Grace Perez," Ethan said. "She’s a close friend and her law firm works closely with the company. She’ll be helping us with your case."
Attorney Perez stood up and extended her hand, which Cammy gladly accepted.
"Hello, nice to meet you, I am Cammy Watson. I actually recognize you—I’ve seen you on TV in some high-profile cases," Cammy mentioned with admiration and a warm smile.
"That’s great! So, I don’t have to prove my credibility, right? You already know I won those cases!" Grace said with a playful grin, lightening the mood.
"Ah, y-yes. But your fees must be high... I’m not sure how I can afford you," Cammy shyly admitted, lowering her head, and biting her inner cheek in embarrassment.
"Oh, don’t worry about that for now. The first thing we need to work on is your confidence. You need to look strong when we face your ex-husband in court," Grace responded warmly.
Cammy quickly glanced from Attorney Perez to Ethan, confusion flashing across her face.
"Ex-husband? I-I thought this meeting was about my employment here... about figuring out how I can work legally, given that I’m already registered as deceased," Cammy clarified, bewildered.
Grace smiled and quickly responded, "Yes, that too. But from what Ethan had told me, the two issues are connected, so why not tackle them together?"
"Don’t get me wrong, I want both resolved, but like I said, I don’t have the money to pay you," Cammy repeated.