“This is James Fitch. He’s going to be your new lawyer,” Margot informed Jake during her next visit. It was five days after their secret meeting in the staff kitchen.
“Hi, nice to meet you,” he greeted the sharp-looking guy.
“It’s my pleasure,” said James. He was a tall, lean man who looked like a runway model instead of a lawyer.
“James has never lost a case in his ten-year career,” Margot said proudly. “If there’s anyone who can do an excellent job of convincing heaven and earth of your innocence, it’s him.”
James chuckled modestly. “You flatter me too much.”
“It’s the truth,” she replied.
“Well, I feel much better now,” Jake admitted.
They got down to the nitty-gritty of their meeting and James walked Jake through the process and how his case would be presented in court. Even though they had the judge in the
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