CHAPTER 107: CHAPTER 107: CAN YOU HANDLE IT ALONE?

Evelyn Clayton felt a chill in her heart but showed no sign on her face.

"So, are you saying I have to pay this money?"

"The contract is legitimate, but he played a word game. The signing date and the effective date of the contract are not the same day. The other party is taking advantage of this to pressure you into paying the penalty for breach of contract. However, this can only be used as a reference in court, not as evidence."

"...Is there any solution?"

Legal Counsel Lewis was evidently used to this kind of thing, "Either accept the loss and pay up, or look for someone higher up to see if there’s any leeway. The fact that they didn’t sue you outright but notified you first shows they don’t want to be too aggressive, which means there are many ways to handle this."

Evelyn Clayton pondered for a moment and put away the contract.

"Thank you."

"You’re welcome. If you have any legal issues, feel free to consult me anytime. This is my private number." Legal Counsel Lewis pulled out a business card and wrote his phone number on the back.

"But they said..."

"That you’re not allowed to consult on personal matters, right? Hehe, rules are dead; people are alive. Even contracts in black and white have maneuverable areas, let alone unwritten rules?" Legal Counsel Lewis chuckled and sipped his tea as he answered.

After seeing Evelyn Clayton off, Legal Counsel Lewis made a return call to James Grant.

Switching from his earlier ease in Evelyn Clayton’s presence, he spoke with respect, "Director Grant, I’ve already taken care of Director Clayton’s matter for her. Do you have any further instructions?"

"I approve a one-month paid leave for you; don’t let others know about this matter."

James Grant’s cold voice came through, yet to Legal Counsel Lewis, it sounded like heavenly music.

It seems that in the future, to win favor with Director Grant, you just need to please Director Clayton!

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Early the next morning, Evelyn Clayton was still in her dreams when Yara Reagan’s incessant ringing jolted her awake.

Dragging her weary body to open the door for Yara Reagan, Evelyn Clayton was yawning to the heavens.

"Miss Yara, I was up late handling work last night, and I still need to go back to work in a bit. Could I sleep for half an hour more?"

"Sweetheart, I’d love to let you sleep, but Director Jiang only gave us one day, so we have to get back to him today." Yara Reagan kneaded Evelyn Clayton’s shoulders and tapped her legs, "Do me a favor and sleep half an hour less. Tell me, did you get a result last night?"

Groggy, Evelyn Clayton, her eyes barely open, mumbled a recap of what Legal Counsel Lewis had told her to Yara Reagan.

"Then today, we’ll go find Director Jiang to talk."

"Hmm. I’ve already taken leave from The Grant Group."

Yara Reagan was responsible for contacting Director Jiang, and surprisingly, he was easy to talk to.

"Alright, but I don’t want to discuss this at the company."

"Where would you like to discuss it then?"

"I’m going to a club for dinner tonight. If you’re sincere, come over tonight to discuss it."

Yara Reagan thought of Director Jiang’s previously fierce demeanor and wanted to refuse.

But Evelyn Clayton took the phone and accepted.

"Alright, see you tonight."

After hanging up, Yara Reagan dared to say, "Director Jiang seems so fierce. Are we really going out to dinner tonight?"

"Yes. Don’t you want to resolve this issue?"

"I do." Yara Reagan bit her lower lip, "I’m just a bit scared."

Evelyn Clayton knew she was scared and held her slightly trembling hands, "That’s why I don’t intend to let you go. I’ll go by myself."

"Can you handle it alone?" Yara Reagan worried, "What if he bullies you?"