Chapter 100
“After careful consideration of the evidence presented, this court finds Mr. Wills and Mr. Ben guilty of defamation and conspiracy. I hereby sentence them in a tine of five hundred thousand dollars, one thousand hours of community service, public apology, restitution of shares and live years of probation” Judge Kim paused, peering at the crowd.
“And as for Miss Schwartz, a fine of five hundred thousand dollars and a public apology, Case closed, court adjourned. She gave the verdict, hitting the pavel on the desk.
The probation officers led Mr. Wills and Mr. Ben out of the court.
“We won” Ivy squealed excitedly.
Quinn and Terry came
r forwand, and Lawyer Carlion joined us
“We did it.” She smiled.
“Thank you so much, you helped us in winning this case.” I said gratefully.
The was what I had to do. And besides, the case was straightforward.” She said,
now?”
“So what’s next now?” Quinn asked.
Public apology. When we go out, Maya and the shareholders would give a public apology. To you and to the public.” She explained.
From the corner of my eye, I caught Maya looking at me before walking out with her lawyer.
“Let’s go.” Lawyer Carlton said, walking outside and we followed suit.
The reporters were everywhere, they quickly surrounded us immediately we stepped outside. The probation officers released Mr. Wills and Mr. Ben so that they could tender the public apology. They were immediately rounded by reporters.
“We apologize for defaming Blue Ivy and the CEO. We also apologize for disturbing public peace and causing a ruckus.” They bowed before the crowd, before being taken by the probation officers.
Maya was immediately surrounded, when she came forward to make her apology.
“I apologize for not making proper investigations and attacking Blue Ivy with false information. It was my love for the public, my desire to keep them safe by eating good food that led to this. I apologize for disturbing public peace.” She bowwed, with a remorseful expression
“Tch, she would definitely get an Oscar award if she joins the acting industry Ivy said, watching the scene. Maya was a good actor, I knew she was anything but remorseful. We were soon surrounded by the reporters
“What do you
have to say to this Miss Beverly?” A reporter asked.
*Do you accept their apology?” One asked.
How do you feel about winning this case?” Another asked.
Miss Schwartz sem genuinely sorry. She was misled, do you accept her apology!” I
I heard a reporter ask
I turned to face the reporter, it was the lanky reporter from earlier. He had probably been paid.
“All apologari accepted, as long as it doesn’t get repeated. I can apologize to you right now, looking genuine, but in my heart I might be killing you see thousand ways” I smirked, making sure he got the lesson
“Are you saying Miss Schwartz’s apology jut genuine? Are you calling her a hypocrite?” He asked, clearly looking for something to use against ine.
“Ah, ah I didn’t say that, dad 1‘ And why are you asking these questions? It seems like you have something to tell us, do you?” I grinned, putting him
on the spot.
“Tim done with the questions.” He said, shahung uncomfortably before scampering away with his camera.
-We are already heading home Lawyer Carlton, do you want us to drop you off?” Lasked.
wuery, you guys should go ahead. I can had my way from here. Thanks” She smiled.
“Alright” I returned the smile before turning to join the re
by and Terry walked in from, arguing about something. While Quinn and I were at their back, walking in sile
We entered the car, Terry sat sidde Ivy at the front as she drove, continuing thei
mity to thank him personally to avoid granny’s whining
sat with Quin at the back. This was
“Uh, thanks for everything.” I said, clearing any throat. He looked at me for a second, his brows creating. Then suddenly, he started leaning towards me. My eyes widened, nur fates were only an inch apart.
“What.what are you doing Quina? We are not alone.” I stuttered in a low voice.
He brought his hand forward and removed something from the side of my hair. It was a piece of paper.
“Here.” He said, showing me the paper.
“Oh lord.” He only wanted to remove something stuck on my
my hair and I reacted like this. I looked at Terry and Ivy w
who were
still arguing
in relief, they hadn’t noticed anything.
What did you mean by we are not alone? Eh He asked, his voice husky
“Of course, we are not alone. I’m just saying” I said with a straight face, composing myself.
“Were you expecting something else?” He continued, looking into my eyes.
“I was expecting nothing. It looks wrind for you to lean close, so I reacted that way. Thanks for removing this.” I muttered, trying to change the Topic
by stopped the car, we had arrived at my company.
“You guys succeeded in arguing all through the drive. You remind me of a certain couple,” I chuckled as I came out of the car.
“Thank God we only remind you of the couple.” Ivy said, eyeing me suspiciously like she knew what I had in mind.
“Quinn and Terry can go f
from here. Hop in Ana, I’ll drive you–hoppe Ivy said.
Quinn and Terry looked at her in disbelief.
50 you plan to ditch me in the middle of nowhere? Ana you’re not saying anything” Terry asked.
guys can find your way from here.” I
I entered, locking the door. “You are not in the middle of nowhere. You’re in front of my company. You guys chuckled, looking at Quinn who was glaring at me.
Ivy dropped me home. I realized that my car was still at the company.
“Don’t worry about it. I’ll send someone to bring it home to you.” She said.
“Alright, thanks for everything Ivy
“Enough of the thanks, that’s what friends do” She groaned. “Go in now while I’m watching”
When I got in I met Claire in the living room, watching movies,
“Welcome backpañam
“Thanks Where’s granny Lasked.
“She’s asleep” Star answered
I raised a row, it was unusual for grandma Mira to sleep by this tione.
“Actually, she was feeling restless. She kept on muttering something on gray eyes. It got worse, so I mixed sleeping pills in her tea, so she could rest.” Claire explainedl
Thanks, Claire Thugged her rushing upstairs to click on granny. I sat beside her on the bed and stroked her hair. This criminal was dead, yet he was still a thorn to tranny insista knows him, yet she couldn’t remember him.
I had a bad feeling, something was wrong somewhere.
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