We can’t afford to have this firm be involved in a trial like that,Henry Turner objected.
Joseph Kincaid was quick to respond. “We’re not really involved, Henry. We’re giving the boy a leave of absence.”
Albert Rose spoke up. “I think we should cut him loose.” “Not yet. That would be shortsighted
Dr. Patterson could be a cash cow for us. He knows everybody, and he’ll be grateful to us for letting him borrow David.
No matter what happens at the trial, it’s a win-win situation.
If it goes well, we get the doctor as a client and make Singer a partner.
If the trial goes badly, we’ll drop Singer and see if we can’t keep the good doctor.
“There’s really no downside.” There was a moment of silence, then John Ripley grinned. “Good thinking, Joseph.”
When David left Kincaid’s office, he went to see Steven Patterson.
He had telephoned ahead, and the doctor was waiting for him. “Well, David?”
My answer is going to change my life, David thought. And not for the better.
“I’m going to defend your daughter, Dr. Patterson.” Steven Patterson took a deep breath.
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