The roar of its engine held Trish in a prolonged flinch as it soared away. Situated many stories above the thousands of spectators on North Avenue Beach, Trish’s colleagues gawked through the windows of a lakeshore hotel. Every mid-August during the air and water show, River South Partners rented the banquet room to entertain clients and prospects. Adam Helms had, of course, received an invitation, but he’d sent his regrets.As she had for the last five years, Trish made sure the event ran smoothly, acting as the firm’s liaison with catering and hotel services. Stationed by the entry of the room to greet newcomers and keep an eye on the buffet table, Trish was free to observe the crowd. This year Cliff was particularly fun to watch.As a newbie at the law firm, he naturally felt pressure to maintain a professional demeanor. He was attentive to clients and quick to laugh at the jokes of senior partners. Overall, he presented a calm and cool façade in his business-casual navy blue pants and yellow and baby blue striped button-down.
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