Three Years Forgotten, Why Go Crazy When I Say Goodbye? novel Chapter 147

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"I promise, you'll be the first to know," Jade lied smoothly, eager to change the subject. She gestured to the steaming food. "Now eat up before the food gets cold."

The next morning, the second Jade walked into the office, Brenda called her in. "Have you made your decision?"

Jade's answer hadn't changed. "My decision stands, Brenda. No matter the consequences, I am not dropping this case."

Brenda let out a long sigh. She didn't look surprised. "I knew you were going to say that. But I had to hear it from you. I just worry about your future. With the board's mandate this explicit, if this goes any further, I won't have the power to save you."

"Thank you, Brenda. Truly," Jade said, her gratitude genuine. "I know exactly what this means, but you know how stubborn I am. I have to do this. And you don't need to worry about me. I won't regret it. Even if I get blacklisted from this firm, I have my license and my skills. I'll land on my feet."

Brenda looked heartbroken. "I know you will. But I brought you into this industry. Watching you finally come into your own, only to see your career derailed like this... it hurts."

"Even if we don't work in the same building, we'll still see each other," Jade comforted her. "You'll always be my mentor, and I'll always be your student."

Brenda smiled faintly. "Alright. I respect your choice."

To protect her protégé one last time, Brenda had broken protocol the night before, reaching out to her contacts in upper management. She had confirmed the devastating truth. The shadow orchestrating the entire blockade was none other than the legendary Sinclair Group.

She didn't know how Jade's friend had managed to cross them, but she offered a final warning. "If you're really going to fight for this case, you need to look into Sinclair Group."