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As expected, the administrative and clerical tasks in the office, as well as the external liaison work with other departments within the ministry, were assigned to the deputy director; while the litigation work with the World Trade Organization and other trade dispute-related negotiations were assigned to Sienna Thornton.
This arrangement served to capitalize on the strengths of both directors; in terms of work, it also clearly delineated responsibilities, ensuring that the two directors kept out of each other's way.
Such an arrangement naturally reduced a lot of trouble, but the pressure on Sienna Thornton would be immense.
Although the office provided her with a competent team, handling those time-consuming cases by herself, reviewing a massive amount of legal documents and English materials, and being ready to travel to Valois at a moment's notice was understandably stressful and time-consuming, making it difficult for her to take long vacations in the future.
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