"So, you're innocent and just being slandered here?" asked one of the reporters, peppering Aaron with questions."I don't know why Joe always tries to bring me down. I was wrong when I tried to engage his wife in conversation at the party a few weeks ago. But that's no good reason for him to try to destroy my career like this, is it?" Aaron acted like someone who was being persecuted. He wanted the reporters to switch to his side."So, indirectly, the police report that got your name was just based on Mr. Joe's jealousy towards you because you engaged his wife in conversation?"Aaron nodded again. "Yes. I guess it's like that, but I don't know if he has any other grudges against me. Well... it's possible that he felt jealous of my success in building a company earlier and more rapidly than his."***The press conference held by Aaron was quiet. It had a lot of influence on Joe's life. He, who from the beginning only fought back by bringing valid evidence and reporting the man to the p
The two returned to the apartment in a bad mood. Intent on calming the sui down by escorting him to the police station, Jesslyn instead received the man's wrath after learning about the reason for her recent slump."Joe, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hide all those things from you. I thought about telling you, but ... later," Jesslyn explained while bowing her head in guilt.After being dishonorably discharged from LizQui Company, Jesslyn's confidence sometimes wavered, and she felt discouraged when she made mistakes. Maybe she was having a crisis of faith or something, and the troubles that had befallen them lately had succeeded in making her confidence seem like it was being bombarded to be smashed to pieces."I'm sorry for not being honest with you. I'm sorry," Jess' body shook. She looked straight at Joe, leaning against the wall of their room, his chest crossed, indicating that he was furious."Joe ...." Jesslyn called out to her husband. She wanted to get closer but didn't want to
To ensnare Joe even tighter, Aaron again reported the man on charges of neglecting the rights of his employees. However, This time, he did not use his name but instead used Amber's as the aggrieved person."CK, I don't understand what Aaron has in mind. Why does he like to bother you and your wife so much? What does he want exactly?" Lucas asked, looking straight at Joe, who was busy sipping his coffee.The two of them were relaxing on Sunday. Lucas deliberately came to visit Joe at the man's apartment to support him."I don't know. Only one thing I'm sure of is that Aaron is doing all this because he's trying to take Jesslyn away from me," Joe replied briefly."I think he's a psychopath. I've never seen a man so obsessed with someone else's wife before," Lucas grumbled.Joe nodded. He strongly agreed with the opinion Lucas had just expressed. "I will do my best to keep that man away from my wife. I'm sure I can win the trial this time. I have strong evidence that the man is trying to
Social media and business people alike were once again shocked by the news of Joe being reported to the police, and today is the day the man is due to stand trial again after just two weeks of being out of court."Mr. Joe's side, you are welcome to speak in your defense." The Judge allowed Joe or his lawyer to defend themselves.With a stride, Joe's lawyer, Rossie, stood up and spoke. "Here, I have definite evidence that Mr. Joe is not irresponsible for his business. The business he used to run did go bankrupt, but he still carried out his obligations by giving all the pending rights to his employees."Mark, Amber's lawyer, sitting nervously in his place, immediately refuted Rossie's opinion. "My client testified and has evidence that Mr. Joe abandoned her rights. Have a look, Judge," Mark handed some documents to the Judge. There was a sarcastic smile on his lips.The Judge took them and discussed the documents with the others. While they were busy discussing, Rossie interrupted. She
"Argh... Damn you, Joe! I swear I'll beat you next time and never let you taste happiness!" Aaron exclaimed angrily, with his face bright red from his current anger.Aaron was so angry because he lost again to fight Joe in court. Luckily, this time, it was only Amber who received all the consequences because he put himself as the one who moved behind the scenes from the beginning."Luckily, I didn't show up and clarify the connection between me and Amber. So, only that stupid woman was punished for making a false report by distorting the facts." Aaron felt a little grateful behind the anger filling his heart."But I can't stay still. I don't want to lose! I never lose! I have to devise a better plan and ensure that I will succeed in destroying Joe to his roots. Argh! You bastard Joe! Why does Goddess Fortuna always favor you, huh?!" He was moving angrily again.Just as Aaron focused on his anger, a knock on his study door distracted him momentarily. He put his anger aside and got up a
Inside the prison, Amber banged her head repeatedly against the wall to relieve the stress and headache she was currently feeling. She cursed herself for falling into the trap set by Joe."I shouldn't have granted Ed's request, who wanted me to report that bastard Joe to the police! I should have been suspicious and more careful because Joe would never forget the person who ruined his business."As she cursed and scoffed at herself, Amber's memory seemed to be drawn back to the events of a few days ago, precisely at the trial.***"What do you mean, Mr. Joe?" The judge asked Joe about the ambiguous statement made by the man.With a mysterious smile, Joe coded Rossie to give the judge another piece of evidence he had kept for a long time."Please judge for yourself, Your Honor Judge." Joe exhaled slowly, then continued, "The document contains the losses I incurred while running the business and eventually ended up in bankruptcy. The bankruptcy made me delay payment to the employees for
After Rosetta's first arrival a few days ago, the woman started visiting her daughter regularly every day.Jesslyn could only accept her mother's arrival with mixed feelings because the relationship between them was not that close to visiting each other every day. Moreover, the last time they met ended in a big fight, so the event was firmly entrenched in her brain and made her uncomfortable with her mother's daily visits."What is it again, Mom? What excuse are you going to use this time?" Jesslyn went straight to the point with her mother. She couldn't hold it in any longer."You don't want to allow me to enter before asking that sarcastic question, my daughter?" Rosetta snorted. She looked annoyed but tried her best to manage her emotions so that her relationship with the princess would not be further strained.Jesslyn rolled her eyes lazily, then allowed her mother to enter her apartment. "Sit down, Mom. Then, tell me the reason why you came here?"Rosetta started her act, she did
The next day, Rosetta didn't come back to Jesslyn's apartment. She still harbors resentment towards her daughter for what happened yesterday."Why is Mom home today? Did Mom not go to Jesslyn's apartment today?" Zack asked. He was surprised his mother still needed to carry out their plan to approach Jesslyn for money."Later! I'm still pissed off with that kid!" Rosetta snorted in annoyance. She took a quick sip of her coffee, letting the caffeine-filled beverage enter her body and improve her mood."What happened?" asked Zack curiously. "If it was just because of Jesslyn's snide remarks, Mom should have held back. Aren't we used to her sharp words?" He continued."It's not just because of Jesslyn's sharp words, but she's done worse than that to me!" Rosetta pointed at herself. The irritation that had slightly diminished after drinking the coffee returned as she recalled yesterday's events. "She threw me out violently after I gave her a fancy dress! Can you imagine that? She kicked me