Gregory’s tone was sympathetic. “I’m afraid not. Your grandfather agreed four years was a fair amount of time to allow the team to recover in the event of financial difficulties.”
But when her grandfather had passed away almost two years ago, he probably had never dreamed his beloved Monarchs would fair so poorly.
Jaclyn straightened her shoulders and rose to her feet. There was nothing left to say. For now. The law partners stood with her. “Gentlemen, thank you for your time.”
Dennis extended his hand to her. She winced at the pity in his pale blue eyes. “Good luck, Jackie. We hope you’re able to rebuild the team.”
Gregory escorted her back to the lobby. “The Monarchs have been good for the community. The franchise brought a lot of jobs in addition to excitement to Brooklyn. I hope you’re able to keep it here.”
She considered the senior partner. Her employer, Jonas & Prather Legal Associates, had negotiated with Bonner & Taylor on behalf of their clients in the past. Bonner & Taylor had always been diligent in protecting their clients’ interests but fair in their dealings. “Do you have any advice for me?”
“We care about what happens to the community. But our client’s interests have to come first.” Gregory gave her a sympathetic smile. “Make the playoffs.”
“I’ll do my best.” But it wouldn’t be easy with her partners working against her. The weight on her shoulders was steadily increasing.