"Can't you just do it as a favor for me? With our relationship, do we still need the firm's permission?"
"The contract I signed stipulates that I can't take cases on the side. If I do, I'll have to pay a penalty."
Suing her own law firm was obviously not a good option.
Evelyn Grant didn't want to leave the firm, nor did she want to ruin her relationship with Mr. Shaw.
"If it's the penalty you're worried about, that's easy! Whatever the cost, I'll cover it for you! We don't need to be afraid of that!"
"Florence, it's not just about the penalty. If I breach my contract, everyone in the industry will find out. How could I possibly continue to practice law then? Besides, the firm hasn't done anything unreasonable. I signed that contract of my own free will. If I just tear it up now, the consequences will be severe."
But most importantly, Evelyn Grant didn't want to breach the contract.
