The rumors began having the desired effect, with some people calling for Richard's head on a platter, while others doubted the rumors and chose to believe Richard against all odds,While the news intensified, Vivienne got to hear about it, being loyal to Richard and getting to know him better over the last few weeks, she knew Richard better than anyone and also knew that there was no way he could be involved with anything shady or illegal.Vivienne decided to dig into the matter, to get to the bottom of the scandal, she was going to ask Richard for some information about the people he had fought with, making a mental note to also reach out to people who had been close to Richard during the war, to see if she could get any information about his past.She sent some of her men to investigate the issue and did not return until they had something concrete to give her while she continued her investigation on her part. Coincidentally, her men returned, confirming the news she had also discov

When no one replied to him immediately, General James clenched his jaw, his neck corded as he cracked it from side to side before jabbing his finger at Cassandra,“I.hate.to.repeat.myself! What did you just say?" Cassandra cleared her throat and looked away, forcing Andrew who was already livid to answer through gritted teeth,“Richard Day has been put away on the charge of bribery and extortion, and most recently murders of war soldiers and citizens" A few people nodded in agreement as they managed to stare at James, whose brows were creased. Surprisingly, he folded himself and belted out a loud laugh which caused everyone to gape at him and then at themselves, wondering if the general was all right.Still doubled over in laughter, General James clutched at his belly, as it was deep in laughter. The information they had given him was the most ludicrous thing he had heard all year: Richard, a murderer and opportunist?The thought alone was ridiculous, and so he snorted while laughin

At the question, everyone nodded and began speaking at once,“That's right! What do you have to say about it?" “Trafficking, in whatever form, is a terrible allegation. Did he or did he not traffick people during the battle?" “Tell us! We want to know" All of them began speaking at once, exchanging glances and staring at General James, as they awaited his response.General James’ expression turned stern, he scoffed and shook his head with a disbelieving smile on his face,These people were surely doubting Thomases, looking for a crime where there wasn't any. Gazing at them sternly, he spoke loudly and clearly,“Those allegations are completely false! Nothing more than blatant lies” he began, nodding as he sported a small smile,"You all have been fed lies, and like hungry people, you've readily accepted it without questioning or investigating the matter. They have turned the stories upside down to their own advantage and to your foolishness”As he threw the subtle insults, the peop

After the situation at the mayoral office, everyone from Harold to Clinton was quite upset, with Cassandra raging at the humiliation she had gotten,“That foolish man had the audacity to call me a gold digger! I'm going to make him pay!" She swore, snarling at no one as she glared with blazing eyes and curled lips.They had barely made an escape from the maddened crowd, and she had vowed to get back at Richard and Vivienne, someone had to pay for what had happened to her.Snapping her head up, she glared at her fiancé and father and snapped,“I'm going to the prison to visit that lowlife! He's going to get a piece of my mind today; nobody, and I mean nobody, talks to me in that manner and gets away with it!”Harold's brows instantly shot up as he gaped at her,“Do you think that's a good idea, Cassie?” He asked, his voice was laced with concern as he stared at his child,“Someone like you shouldn't be found in a filth like that. You're too classy.” he paused and then added, his voice

Cassandra lost all colors on her face, although her jaw and fists were still clenched tightly,Was he threatening her? She silently mused, trying to gauge his expression,It was funny how the table had turned; she had sought Richard out to insult, ridicule him, and gloat in his face, yet he had turned around to do the very same thing that she had planned to do to him. She was seething with anger and humiliation, as someone used to getting her way, Richard's words to her cut deep. She curled her fist again and her mouth as she glared fiercely into Richard's eyes, Still blazing with anger, and wanting to hurt Richard deeply, she sneered as her eyes darted around the whole cell, once again noticing the luxurious life he was living, a life contrary to the one she had hoped and wished for him, she snapped her eyes fo him and smiled sinisterly,“I see that the life you're living here has your brain muddled up, fool. You think yourself smart Richard? A hero?” she spat, still glaring as she