Erica is a law graduate from a prestigious law school and in addition to being hardworking and bright, she has always been polite and generous. She was the topper in her academics.
For the past two years she had been working in S.H. Law Firm but she already earned a reputation of being the best lawyer in this firm. She was famous for handling complicated cases and tough clients very easily.
Erica reached the firm and stepped out of the car dressed in a black pencil skirt paired with a white colored shirt, she was carrying her jacket on her arms.
She headed towards Jack's office, when she entered his room there was a different aura spread in the room due to her presence which scared Sam and on the other hand Jack, her boss, welcomed her with a cheerful smile.
"What was so urgent Jack?"
Jack then explained to her the case details that Sam was handling and informed her of how the client is pissed with them.
Erica calmly heard all the details and she already got an idea of what is going to happen next.
"Erica, I want you to take over this case, Sam will assist you, would you like to handle it?"
"Is there a choice to say no?"
"I fear you don't have a choice but if it is a big no then I won't force you"
"My concern is as right now we are in the middle of the case, is it fair if I involve myself into Sam's case? I don't want to take away his case from him" she honestly shared her thoughts as that was the only reason why she felt reluctant to take over the case.
Sam interrupted them "Erica right now I am not bothered about who gets the credits for this case, rather I would be very happy if you take it over as the client is very short tempered and you are the best person to handle these kinds of clients."
"He is right Erica, I had to chime in between to calm down the client and somehow I convinced him and made him leave. He is fine with some other lawyer taking over this case but at the eleventh hour, I can't trust anyone else except you. So please start working with Sam right now as we have only two days' time" The Boss tried to convince her.
"What? We have only two days? I don't have any idea about the case so I need to work from ground zero. Can't you ask for some more time? Please?" She requested her boss as it was ridiculous to reach a conclusion in this short period.
"Sorry Erica, I am really sorry to put you in this situation but we need you to take this case as the firm's reputation is on the line. Whatever resources you need I will provide you with it, take Sam's assistance and if needed you can select other people in the firm to help you."
"Okay sir, I will wind up my pending work before lunch and will try my best."
Jack sighed in relief as Erica agreed to take over.
She turned towards Sam, "Sam you have to give me a brief idea first then I will give a quick glance at the case file. Be prepared to pull an all night, let us meet after lunch"
"Sure"
Jack appreciated it and offered to take these two out on lunch as a treat as the next two days are going to be hectic and crucial for them.