Ethan was stunned, his brows knitting in slight disbelief. He turned to find a man, approximately 40 years old, accompanied by a lady of about 25. The manager, recognizing the man, quickly stepped forward, extending his respect. "Mr. North, it's good to see you," he greeted.The man, identified as Mr. North, offered a genial smile. "I've been swamped with work. My girlfriend here needs a beautiful ring, and when I saw the one on display, I fell in love with it. I'm purchasing that one," he declared.The manager hesitated, a touch of uncertainty crossing his features. Ethan had already expressed his intent to acquire that very ring. Clearing his throat, he ventured, "Actually, Mr. North, there are many exquisite rings available. Perhaps I can show you some other options..."Mr. North's voice cut through, resolute. "I said I want this one." He pointed decisively at the chosen ring.Jessica, observing the scene, noted a frown forming on Mr. North's face. She knew him as a notorious woma
Ethan confidently retrieved his card from his pocket. "This is it," he stated, handing it over to the manager.The manager nodded about to swipe when his eyes fell on the card. His hands trembled as he took hold of the card. He looked at it in disbelief, stammering, "Th.. Th.. Te.. The diamond platinum card?" His shock was visible.All eyes were fixed on the card the manager was holding, particularly Mr. North. His gaze was equally transfixed, though he knew he could never possess such a card, as he had heard that it always held no less than $5 billion. Furthermore, only a select few individuals in the world had the privilege of owning one.To Jessica and Mr. North's girlfriend, the significance of the card was lost; they weren't well-versed in the world of high-stakes business.The manager, visibly shaken, mustered the courage to speak. "S.. S.. Sir, is this real?" he asked, his voice trembling.
Immediately after Ethan left, the young lady approached Mr. North, her tone tinged with disappointment. "Hunny, you made him take the ring away."Mr. North's frustration boiled over, and he lashed out with a slap. "How dare you still talk about the ring? Are you mad to see how I was beaten?"Covering her cheek in pain, the young lady's eyes welled up with tears. She stood her ground for a moment, then her resolve hardened. "It's over between us, you old fool," she declared, and without another word, she turned and walked out.Mr. North was left alone, seething with anger and nursing his wounded pride. He turned his gaze to the manager, accusingly. "You brought someone to humiliate me? You conspired with a young guy to beat me?"The manager's patience wore thin, and he retorted sharply, "Get out from here, Mr. North. I even doubt if you had the ability to purchase such a ring."With a nod of reluctant acceptance, Mr. North turned and strode out, his face a storm of frustration and bi
At 5:00 pm, Ethan and Sophia gracefully checked out of the hotel, their bags neatly packed with memories of their English adventure. A chauffeur, arranged by the hotel, whisked them away to the airport. The clock ticked on, and by 5:30 pm, they arrived at the bustling terminal. Promptly, at 6:00 pm, their flight soared into the sky, bearing them away from the English shores.Seated together on the plane, Ethan let out a contented sigh. "Finally, we've explored the great land of England," he remarked, gazing out of the window at the shrinking coastline.Sophia's face lit up with a radiant smile. "This was the best vacation trip, thanks for recommending," she said, leaning towards him.Ethan gently took her hand and planted a tender kiss on her cheek. "We should be traveling more, let's explore different countries," he suggested, his eyes sparkling with excitement.Sophia nodded eagerly. "Sure, we would love to do that,
The day slowly faded away, ushering in the awaited moment - the day of judgment at the court.The police had already escorted the Minister of Defense's son, Halland, in a car. The court premises buzzed with media personnel, eagerly waiting to report the proceedings.In the midst of it all, Dera Brown arrived, donned in a lawyer's suit, exuding intelligence and grace. Her expression was resolute, clutching a court file in her hand.A white car pulled up, and the Minister of Defense stepped out. The media pounced, bombarding him with questions."Sir, do you believe your son will be proven innocent?""Sir, what do you have to say about this?""Is there any comment on the allegations?"The Minister paid no heed, striding forward until he reached Dera, his gaze seething with anger."You think you've won, don't you?" he spat, glaring at her.Dera met his intensity with a calm smile. "It appears our Defense Minister is still aggrieved."He sneered, his voice sharp with accusation. "My son's
The defense lawyer cleared his throat, his demeanor composed. "Your honor, even though flights were canceled, my client here went straight back home."The judge raised an eyebrow. "Any evidence?"The lawyer adjusted his glasses and began, "According to section 12(b) of the Revised Code of Conduct, in situations where extenuating circumstances prevent the acquisition of physical evidence, testimonial accounts may suffice."The judge's patience wore thin. He pounded his gavel, the sound echoing through the courtroom. "Are you trying to teach me the law when I need evidence?" His voice reverberated with frustration. "Since there are no evidence to support your claim, then the accused is found guilty."He continued, his tone stern and resolute. "This act is punishable against the law. Therefore, I sentence the accused to 30 years of imprisonment with hard labour." What? Halland's heart thumped faster, disbe
Dera cleared her throat and said, "I feel a profound sense of satisfaction knowing that justice has been upheld today. The verdict affirms that no one is above the law, regardless of their status or influence.""I believe justice was unequivocally served. The evidence presented was compelling, and the court's decision reflects a rigorous pursuit of truth and fairness.""As for ensuring Halland serves his full sentence, it's now in the hands of the judicial system. The law will monitor and enforce the sentence to ensure that justice prevails."Then, one journalist asked, "What if the Minister tries to use his influence to give his son special treatment?"Dera stood tall, her voice steady, "The law is blind to power and influence. It applies equally to all. If the Minister attempts to manipulate the justice system, he will face severe legal consequences. I will ensure that justice prevails, no matter the obstacles."
Meanwhile, Sophia had finished dressing up, about to leave for work when her phone rang.Checking, it was a call from her younger sister, Elora.She clicked on it and said, "Hello my dear, how are you?"Elora's voice came through, saying, "Big sister, good morning. How are you and brother-in-law?"Sophia smiled and said, "We are fine, what about mom and dad?""They are fine too," Elora replied."Okay, now tell me why do you call."Elora cleared her throat and said, "Big sis, I just called to wish you a happy birthday in advance since tomorrow is your birthday.""My birthday?" Sophia was a bit stunned."Indeed tomorrow is my birthday but being occupied with so much work I even forgot," she admitted.Elora chuckled and said, "You're a busy business worker so it's not easy, I understand. But Happy birthday in advance sis, may God bless you for being the best big sister in the world and being the best supporter too."Sophia smiled warmly, "Thank you, Elora. I hope you keep on being a good