The young man, unwilling to accept defeat, grew increasingly desperate to assert his influence. He reached into his pocket and pulled out an expensive-looking gold-plated wallet, purposefully flashing it in the lady's direction. "Look here, money is no object for me. I can make sure you're compensated beyond your wildest dreams. Just get me what I want."The lady, though empathetic, maintained her professionalism. "Sir, I appreciate your offer, but our policy applies to all guests equally. I cannot make an exception."The young man's persistence grew more intense, and he began to raise his voice in an attempt to exert dominance. "You're making a grave mistake. Do you have any idea who my family is? The name carries a lot of weight in this city."The lady, unfazed by the display, remained steadfast. "I'm truly sorry, sir, but I must insist on following our protocol. If you'd like to select something from our menu, I'd be more than happy to assist you."Ethan, while still silent, felt

One of the officers frowned and asked, "Do you understand what you're saying? You want a minister's son to be arrested?"Dera nodded resolutely. "Yes, and he should be."The police officer pressed further, "What are your reasons?"Dera's voice was unwavering. "My reasons are because those men that attacked me yesterday are his men."The police officer advised, "Lady, be careful. You can't slander someone like that. What's your evidence?"Dera couldn't help but chuckle. She opened her bag, retrieving a pen drive. "This is it. Every time I make a call, it automatically records."The police officers exchanged skeptical glances before cautiously taking the drive and inserting it. The room filled with the chilling voice of the minister of defense's son, making threats towards Dera and others."Can you arrest him now?" She askedThe officer shook head. "Sorry but this isn't solid, it could be edited even, we don't know if that's even his voice." He replied. Dera didn't hold back her frustra

The voice answered, "Her name is Esquire Dera Brown. She's the leading lawyer for Aureus Group of Conglomerates.""Aureus Group of Conglomerates?" The minister repeated the name, his mind racing. He abruptly ended the call, a storm of thoughts swirling in his head. "These people want to open a fresh battle with me," he muttered to himself. Meanwhile, outside, the police dragged Halland towards the waiting police cars. As they emerged from the minister's residence, they were met with a frenzy of flashing cameras and a barrage of questions from a crowd of journalists and reporters.The officers leading the arrest were taken aback. "How did the media get wind of this?" one of them exclaimed, glancing around in astonishment.The media frenzy escalated as reporters and journalists rushed towards Halland, their cameras and microphones thrust forward, capturing every moment. They fired off questions in rapid succession, their voices overlapping in a cacophony of urgency."What's your respo

As Sophia and Ethan prepared for their outing, the Ashville media house was ablaze with news. The arrest of the Minister of Defense's son for assault was dominating headlines, spreading like wildfire across both traditional news outlets and social media platforms. Alongside the headlines, one name stood out prominently - Esquire Dera Brown. Her relentless pursuit of justice had played a pivotal role in this high-profile arrest.In the comments section, people showered Dera with applause and commendation for her tenacity and courage. "Kudos to Esquire Dera Brown for standing up against such influential figures! We need more lawyers like her!""I'm in awe of Dera Brown's fearlessness. This case proves that no one is above the law!""Esquire Dera Brown, you are a true hero. Keep fighting for justice!""It's high time powerful figures are held accountable. Dera Brown is leading the way!"Meanwhile, a striking red Porsche pulled up right in front of the Aureus building, drawing all eyes

Ethan 199"Aww, this is so sweet, thank you baby." Sophia also replied. "Well, let me compliment my boyfriend too." She looked at Ethan's dressing and admired the ensemble. "You look absolutely dashing, Ethan. That suit fits you perfectly."Ethan gently fondled her and said, "I love this woman."Sophia chuckled, "How can you not, if not for love?"They both shared a light-hearted moment before Ethan declared, "All set, now let's go."Sophia nodded in agreement, and together they headed out.Half an hour later, they arrived at the grand entrance of "Golden Plaza Mall." The exterior was a spectacle of modern architecture, adorned with sleek glass panels that glistened in the sunlight. Tall banners displaying the latest fashion trends and tech gadgets lined the entrance.As they stepped inside, the vastness of the mall greeted them. The atrium soared to multiple floors, connected by stylish glass elevators and grand staircases. People bustled about, some carrying shopping bags, others le