The hearing had started and they were taking turns to talk. Mr Jonathan's lawyer had spoken so confidently that it was as though he had already won the whole crowd. He was so eloquent with his words that most people began believing his words.When Leo's lawyer spoke. He wasn't that great with his delivery. And he wasn't too eloquent in delivering that it seemed as though he wasn't winning most people over..Jake could already sense that they were losing and he wasn't happy about what he was seeing.The hearing lasted for some time and they took their break. They discussed with their lawyer and Jake expressed his dissatisfaction with what was currently happening."I'm sorry about that... I... I'll try my best" The lawyer expressed, worried that he might let down Leo who had placed his trust in him so much."Don't worry. Don't pressure yourself at all and do your best. You're doing great" Leo only complimented. They talked about their plan for future hearing and not long, The hearing co
The judge didn't waste much time but announced the result of the hearing after a while of meeting. And the results were out, Mr Jonathan had lost the case and was sentenced to punishment that had shocked him.He was either to pay a heavy fine that he was certain that he could never pay on his own. Or go to jail. At this point, he was speechless.With the hearing ended, Leo's lawyer happily approached Leo and expressed his gratitude to him. "Thanks for trusting me so much to hand this opportunity to me and thanks for helping me make a successful hearing today. I'm sure this is going to go into my portfolio and it's gonna help me a lot!" He expressed happily."You deserve it. You do have potential. So I want you to know that you have a lot to achieve. Don't give up on yourself yet. There's still a lot to achieve, okay?" He has given him words of encouragement and that was enough to put a smile on his face.It was the first time someone had said such kind words of encouragement to him. A
The hearing was over and Leo had gone home feeling satisfied about what he had achieved. The news of the hearing was already circulating online and even on TV. Everyone was talking about the hearing that had gone in Leo's Favour and how the table was turned.The workers had all gotten what they deserved and had lost the little they thought they'd at least achieve. It was a loss on their side and Leo had gotten some part of redemption for his company.Although his sales still weren't great, he had gotten a few people on his side talking nice about him. But he knew that was never close to enough to get him back on his feet. He would have to do much better than that if he wanted to bounce back and tear max down.*******Leo and Jake had some drinks that evening to celebrate their little victory. And amidst their drinking, they had random chats on random conversations. And amongst that random conversation Leo had brought up a plan that he had been thinking for a while."I think it's time
"What? Who's here?" Max was confused. He didn't understand what the man was trying to say. "Well..some people are here. They're looking for you and they're outside waiting. They demand that you come out at this moment" He expressed but max was still confused.He didn't quite understand what they meant by that but he sighed and walked off to meet whoever the man was talking about. And so he was out of the office in no time and headed towards the scene where the man led him to. Zane was closely following them behind. He had a smirk on his face, making it obvious that he knew what was happening and what was coming for them.Max had arrived at the scene where most of his workers gathered, peeping at the people who had arrived. And as Max looked, he saw some familiar faces standing there and looking at him.These familiar faces were the ones belonging to the judges of the previous grand competition event he had previously attended and won. There were two men and a woman and finally there
Leo was at him. Seating on the couch with a drink in his hand. He was calmly watching a lawn tennis game that was playing on his TV as though he didn't have any other problem to worry about. He seemed casual and free while doing so.Just then Jake walked into the room where he saw and said "Did you see the news?" He sounded excited."The news? The one about Max? I don't think I need to see any news" he expressed with a smile, sipping down his wine.Jake smiled "I think your plan worked. Because the news is currently trending and people are not taking it lightly with him" he smiled while reporting the news.Leo already knew what to expect. So he didn't dwell much in following up the details of what he did. He casually nodded as he said "I thought as much. The first hit has gone down, now I think it's time to see how deep this one goes to know the next step to follow" he smiled as he slowly sipped the wine in his hand while staring at the TV before him.He could already imagine how furi
It has been two days since the news broke out. And things didn't get any better at all. The situation of his secret being spread on the internet kept making things worse.People were still heavily bashing Max. And he was losing some connections he had in the industry. Some people didn't wish to mingle with him any further to avoid being dragged into the mess, so they distanced themselves from him by terminating their business contract with him.He was making some great losses over the past two days and it was pretty visible. Although he still had his company open, nothing much was happening. Business wasn't so smooth and some people had only stormed in front of his company to protest. it was an ugly sight for some days now but Leo didn't seem to take any action at all. He was simply quiet about the whole thing and didn't even bother releasing any statements. He allowed whatever happening to happen.Max was at home going through posts and news online regarding his case. And things didn
"Time? Time for what...?" Zane asked, slightly confused while staring at Max who now had his eyes on him."Since he went this far to make sure he ruins me, I think it's time I fight back before he even goes further" max explained "And how are you planning to fight back this time?" Zane Inquired."He is probably using someone around me to do what he's doing. Which is pretty cunning of him. So to fight back, I'm going to make sure of someone he once knew" He looked at zane again "I'm going to make use of you to deal with him"Zane hesitated before he said "Whatever you wish for, that is what I shall do. So tell me what you want from me" he stated.Max stared into thin air for awhile as though he was thinking about something. And after thinking, he said "I want you to go back to him""How so?""I'll set up a plan and make it public that I'm sacking you. I'll make everyone think that you're the one behind whatever that happened at the competition, and as a result of all the investigation
The news had gone viral and one could say that it had redeemed Max and his company to some extent. Some people online were now sympathising with him, expressing how he was wronged without having any idea of the situation.One could speculate that those saying so were people stationed online by him to make such comments. But there were also genuine Netizens taking his side on this and bashing the ignorant and evil secretary Zane for what he has done. Some could even relate to what happened to Max.Max's stained reputation wasn't completely cleaned up and saved. Because he still had people who doubted him and his sales weren't so perfect. As well as the loss that was still tormenting him. But at least he was taking some steps into redeeming himself. Even if it meant throwing someone under the bus for him. Which was what he was doing and planning on doing some more.He was currently content with the results he was getting from what he did. Sitting down in his office and going through the