The air was heavy in anticipation as the judge laid out the case against Jessica and her family members, the doctor and the two truck drivers stood up on their feet with their wrists attached with handcuffs like a bracelet.Jessica found herself inside the box after her brother had been questioned, her eyes welling up in tears but she held it. Her eyes had turned red and her face was etched with sadness.Just couldn’t shake the feeling of her mind, her heart pounding fast in regrets. She awaits the court judgement, with eyes facing downward after she had been questioned by the Lawyer. Mrs. Maria and her family couldn’t get a lawyer, and aside from not having money to pay a lawyer, no lawyer would want to help them after hearing their case.“Ms. Jessica Miller, after going through all the evidence against you. You have been found guilty of aiding and assisting your mother’s fraudulent behaviour, deception and manipulation. Your actions have a serious consequence and you are hereby se
“Mr. Lewis, How do you feel about the verdict?” the first reporter asked, thrusting the microphone towards Jason.Jason took a moment to compose himself. “I feel a sense of relief, to be honest. It’s been a long and difficult journey, but I am grateful that justice has been served.” He said.“What do you hope will happen to the defendant?” Another reporter asked.“The judge has already made their decision, and my focus now is on moving and rebuilding my life and company.”“So, Mr. Lewis. Where have you been all this while and why did you stay hidden until the wedding of your ex-wife.” The third reporter asked.Jason inhaled and a small smile curled on his lips. “I have been somewhere, and I think staying there was the best thing that has happened to me. I chose to stay hidden until the people behind the incident have been found and coming out the day was my choice,” he responded.The reporters continued to fire questions at him, and Jason did not hesitate to spill out more words from
Jason had just returned to his office after going to see his businesses around the city including the site where he intends to build his restaurant. His staff and the construction workers were all happy to see him return.He was seated at his office with Elena Reed, who was busy with her work on her laptop. Her hands were clicking profusely against the keyboard. “Elena, Are you through with the memo,” Jason asked.“No, sir. Give me a few minutes and I will be through with it.” She said as she continued to type, her eyes were so fixated on the laptop that she didn’t notice her phone was ringing.“Elena, you have a call,” Jason said pointing to her phone. She glanced at her phone screen, to deduce who the call was and she saw it was from her father. “Please, young master Jason, can I answer the call? It’s from my Dad.” She said with her voice barely above a whisper.Jason gave her the go-ahead and she didn’t hesitate to press her finger against the green button and a voice boomed from
Nathan cleared his throat as he decided to spill out his aim of coming to visit Jason. “Jason, I need help. My business is going down and I need funds to push my business forward.” Jason furrowed his eyebrows, he couldn’t believe his uncle who managed a big business would seek his help for funds.“Uncle, I think you should stop your pranks.” He said smiling, his mood changed when he saw the seriousness on Nathan’s face.“But, Uncle. How come about that.” He uncontrollably questioned.His uncle maintained a downward gaze, “I invested in a business but it crashed and I lost most of my money. I will be happy if you help me out. I have this new business I want to invest in, with a tech company called Harold Tech.” Nathan began to explain his new business idea to Jason carefully, drawing out various strategies for the business. Jason listened intently as he thought about the business idea that sounded like a Ponzi scheme.“Uh, Uncle Nathan. Your business idea is great but I didn’t think
“I want you to help me get a document from Jason.” He said.Sofia gave him a cold stare, while she continued with what she was doing. She didn’t utter a word to Nathan, as she wouldn’t want to involve herself with anything that had to do with Jason and his father.“Are you going to help me or not?” Nathan said with his voice brewing in anger.“What? Do you want your brother to kill me? Remember I almost lost my life before because of him and now you want to send me on what looks like a suicide mission.” She said disdainfully. She placed the cigarette on the small bowl on the table. Focusing her attention on their conversation.Nathan scratched the back of his head slightly, while he moved closer to her. “You don’t have to worry about my brother Benjamin, he is out of town. What I want is for you to help me get the leather-bound document from his son Jason.” He said with his voice barely above a whisper.Sofia was still not willing to do as she had been instructed, she knew Jason would
He sighed deeply, leaning back as he thought about everything Robert had spilled out earlier. Elena hoisted her head up and her gaze fell on her boss.“Young master, Jason. Are you alright? Is anything wrong?” She questioned.“Uh, I am fine. Are you through with the work?” “Yes, sir. I am through and I have sent it to your mail.”“Thank you, Elena. I don’t know what I would have done without you,” he said as a small smile curled on his lips.Elena returned the smile, “Thank you, sir.” She said,Jason heard a subtle knock on his office door, “Come in.” He said softly.Emily walked in with what Jason had requested, she placed it on his desk. “Here is what you requested, sir.” She said, with her head bent a bit. “Thank you, Emily,” Jason uttered.Emily tilted her head before turning towards the office exit, leaving her boss with Elena. “Elena, here is yours. You need to eat something to have strength.” Jason said he placed the doughnut and coffee before Elena.“Thank you, sir,” Elena
It’s been over a month since Jason returned home, it was another weekend and Jason drove himself to Zachary Reed’s abode. He has two motives for visiting the man who helped me.The first was to practise and the other was to check up on him. Zachary Reed was happy when he met Jason at his abode, both men shook hands firmly and exchanged soft smiles.“How are you, Master Jason,” Zachary asked.“I am fine and you,” Jason replied.“Well, I am fine. You and Elena left me here alone.” Zachary uttered playfully.Jason smiled,” We didn’t, I am here now to see you.” He mouthed softly.“I brought something for you,” Jason said, signalling him to the car trunk.He opened the trunk revealing that he got for Zachary, Jason got him several things from the grocery store while on his way to his abode. He didn’t forget to show gratitude to Zachary for his good deeds.Zachary didn’t fail to thank Jason wholeheartedly as they emptied the car trunk, taking everything he had gotten into the house.“How is
Jason stared at Zachary Reed who nodded in acknowledgement, he was pleased with Jason that he didn’t forget the essence of his training for almost a month.“I am going there now,” Jason said firmly.Zachary helped him gather the instrument needed for the healing as requested by his inner spirit. He picked from the different tools necessary before him as he gathered them from Cynthia’s husband’s sickness.“I wish you good luck. Master Jason.” Zachary said confidently. He understood the reason why Jason had agreed to go, it was just not to show the world that he was a healer but to help one of his staff whose husband was sick.He watches as Jason ambles towards the exit of the hut holding a bag in his hand. Jason turned back and beamed at Zachary who nodded his head in anticipation.Zachary Reed waved him goodbye before sitting down on the seat to continue with his tasks as Jason walked out of sight.Jason got into his car, he kept the bag in the co-driver seat, after which a message no