“For a moment there, I was prepared to take you off my most favored client list,” teased Oliver.
Chase turned serious. “For years, Oliver, I have endeavored to attract you to my organization. You came highly recommended, especially upon the advice of Alistair Macon and Duane Wesley from on high,” said Chase, as he pointed a spindly index finger into the air, illustrating the direction of the mysterious twenty-sixth floor.
“I’m not much of an organization guy,” offered Oliver.
“That’s what everyone counsels,” said Chase. “You leave everything on the battlefield of the courtroom and the smith of words in your written materials,” said Chase. “You distinguish between work life and family life.”
“Yes,” nodded Oliver. “My family is everything to me.”
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