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Steven Chapman laughed heartily and said, "If you keep this up, the leadership over at Vantage will get angry."
Sienna Thornton shrugged, "Partner Reed knows I'm currently working at The Forresters; he won't mind."
Steven Chapman nodded, with an ambiguous smile on his face, "True, Thomas Reed is quite generous."
Sienna Thornton sensed something off in his words and was about to ponder his meaning when she heard him add, "Thomas Reed told me before about you, said you're his most cherished protégé."
Sienna Thornton: "...Partner Reed is also a mentor I greatly respect." As she finished speaking, her smile vanished completely.
The polished reflective walls of the elevator mirrored her frosty expression.
Steven Chapman smiled, ignoring her distaste, and continued, "Regarding the investigation by the Bar Association, Thomas Reed pulled some strings; otherwise, it wouldn't have been so quiet."
