I sighed and weighed my options. The sisters were at a crossroads. "Very well, Stella, but Scarlett is willing to make amends. We can find a way to rebuild what's been broken. It won't be easy, but it might be worth it." Stella's lawyer chimed in, "I think a mediated settlement could be the best c
The next day, I found myself sitting quietly on the couch, waiting for the time to arrive. He said it would be at noon, though that seemed too far away. Rolling over, I reached for the remote control on the nightstand and turned on the television. The news was already on, though they were discussi
As I left the law firm, my emotions were a swirling mix of triumph and trepidation. I had just sued my boss, Mr. Erickson, and the repercussions of that bold move were yet to fully sink in. My phone rang, and I fumbled to answer it. The familiar voice on the other end sent a shiver down my spine
I took a deep breath, the enormity of my decision weighing heavily on my shoulders. It was a difficult step to take, but I couldn't deny the sense of camaraderie that had developed between Timothy and me. "Alright, Timothy. I’ll do it, but only if you promise to be there if anything goes wrong." R
While running some errands at the store, I almost missed my phone buzzing in my pocket. I quickly fished it out and my eyes bugged when I saw Timothy’s name pop up on the screen. I was still recovering from out last conversation, and it almost annoyed me how natural he was acting about it all. “
"We'll need to meet with your employer and his lawyer to discuss the terms of the negotiations," Jane explained. " I will be there to represent you, of course, but you will have the freedom to speak for yourself as well." I nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "I understand." “And
The next night, I stood outside my former workplace, watching as a group of my female coworkers gathered to leave the office together. I had decided to wait for them, determined to take a step toward mending the strained relationships that had plagued my time at the firm. As they made their way ou
“And we heard about it later,” Beth finished. “Jasper wouldn’t stop talking about it.” I wrung my hands under the table as their words echoed in my mind. Just the mention of Linda sent a violent chill through me. It seemed that Mr. Erickson's actions were not limited to me alone; he’d gotten "Ug