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After meeting Charlie a few times, Julien had come to learn his way of manipulation, knowing when to back off or advance, or when he should disguise those moves as bluffs. His offer to pick up the tab for the partners' wages was a standard strategic retreat—a gesture of feigned sincerity, but Nate was absolutely sincere in contrast. If anything, Nate was thrilled for no other reason than the great Mr. Rothschild being so kind and defending him, which already left him astounded. Moreover, Julien knew how to inspire even if not well-versed in Oskian norms. In fact, no one did it better than the Rothschilds, motivating even presidents, let alone Nate Ellis. And Julien knew that Nate's ambition wasn't confined to maintaining the status of Ares LLP as the best law firm in the States. Every legal associate's ultimate dream was politics, starting from mayoral candidate to senator, rising perhaps to the Oval Office. The transition would definitely be easy if one started out on a legal ca