CHAPTER 248
Author: JOHNSON
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GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS

They all opened their mouths in shock as they heard that.

The GOLDEN RULER was a long, flat, and flexible cane that had the shape of a ruler. I had a golden color and hence its name.

The material it was made of was elastic .

The kind of pain inflicted on the receiver was severe and sometimes led to injuries.

I'm from the Anderson family, the golden RULER was severe punishment for the offender and whenever judgment is declared for the use of the golden ruler, the offender would usually beg for pardon and change in punishment.

The golden ruler was not used on all offenders. It was only used on offenders who had committed grave aberrations and crimes.

Grandma had intentionally said that to scare them away from accepting that.

Five strokes from the GOLDEN ruler would render serious injuries on the body of Christine, and that was going to take days, if not weeks, to treat the afflictions

Grandma smirked as she saw the look on their faces and how they looked at each o
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    A DATE FOR A PLANLouisa shook her head." I am sorry, but I can't make itYou will have to go without me I have a tight schedule tomorrow. I have some personal things to take care of, and besides, I will be leaving for my apartment very soon." Louisa said.Grandma looked at her in disbelief.She just kept to herself and smiled at Louisa." Okay, that's fine if you can not go with me. I will be okay, " Grandma said." Alright then, I'll excuse you.I will be in my room, " Louisa said and stood up.Grandma just nodded and looked at Louisa as she left for her own room.Grandma wondered what was going on that made Louisa suddenly turn cold towards her.She just decided to keep an eye on her and find out exactly what was happening with her." Her inner mind told her it was because she had tried linking her up with Jakes. Grandma noticed that ever since she talked to Louisa about getting her married to Jakes, Louisa had suddenly turned into a silent monster.She stood up after a while o

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    A GOOD PAYBACKJakes looked at her." I am good, just a little bit of a hitch there, but I am good," Jakes replied." I don't think you really are. Mind talking to me about it?" Louisa enquired." Well, I made some Edelstein with the owners of this hotel.Hlthey were selling eighty percent of the shares, and I made to buy a fifty percent of that.Some other investors came in.Just this evening, I got news that the owners have sold all the shares to the Brooks family, Reuben led them, and he has bought it.I quite pussed off right now, but I am good, I will pull through, " Jakes replied ." So this is all about Reuben. Is it this very hotel?" Louisa asked.Jakes nodded." Don't worry, we will overcome this too. This whole meeting is about Reuben. Since he has decided to step on your toes, we will step on hers too, " Louisa said, and Jakes nodded with a smile.At that moment, the door was unlocked, and two waitresses came in, wheeling some foods and drinks on a trolley.The two stopped

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