Chapter 410 Once everything was ready, Marielaâs Crestwood Law Firm officially opened for business.
That day, Mariela got a longâoverdue phone call.
âMarie, do you remember me? Itâs Hailie.â
Mariela was pleasantly surprised. She had not been in touch with Hailie for a while.
âOf course! I still have your number saved.â
Hailie had been an intern lawyer at the firm where Mariela worked in Los Angeles. Hailie was also her assistant. When Mariela left, she told Hailie that if Hailie ever needed anything, she could come to her.
Hailie said, âMarie, my internship is over, and I passed the interview with the Bar Association. I wanted to ask if what you said before about coming to you still stands?â
âCongratulations!â Mariela smiled sincerely, âOf course, it does. My firm just opened, so youâre welcome to come anytime.â
âReally?â Hailie was thrilled.âThen I will take you up on that offer. As long as you donât mind having me around!â
Mariela chuckled, âWhy would I mind? I practically trained you myself. Iâm in New York now. And I will send you the address in a bit.â Hailie was excited. Got it! Iâll book my ticket right away!â
When Marielaâs cousin, Wesley, heard she had opened a law firm, he immediately helped recruit two outstanding and wellâ
known lawyers to join her.
In a private room at a restaurant, Wesley introduced them to Mariela.
âThis is Isabel Leblanc, my high school classmate,â said Wesley.
Isabel had the sharp, professional look of an elite lawyer. Her short hair was neatly styled and she wore a light coffeeâcolored business suit, giving off a highly capable vibe.
Marielaâs gaze landed on her face for a moment.âNice to meet you, Ms. Leblanc.â
Isabel smiled, âItâs a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Logan. We are colleagues now.â
âAnd this is Roger Mendez. I personally poached him from another firm. Heâs an expert in commercial law.â
Roger looked to be around forty, dressed in a sharp suit with glasses. He was on the slimmer side, giving off a calm and composed demeanor.
âMr. Mendez. I have heard great things about you. I look forward to working together.â
âNice to meet you, Ms. Logan. Glad to work with you.â
Aside from Wesley, everyone at the table was in the legal field, so the conversation flowed easily, making for a lively atmosphere.
After dinner, Mariela said goodbye to Wesley and her new colleagues before getting into her RollsâRoyce.
She pressed the accelerator, and the white RollsâRoyce slowly pulled out of the parking lot and onto the wide road.