“Albert?” Mrs Wade startled. “What’s he doing on the news? We left him right at the hospital an hour ago, he could barely stand, how did he now end up at the news station?”Mr Wade was equally confused, Albert’s body was all bruised and swollen, he even had a broken arm. He was in no condition to leave the hospital, what was he doing on the news?August was the only one who wasn't puzzled by Albert’s bizarre appearance on the news. Why would he be when he was the one that instructed him to go live on the news channel.“Hello, Everyone,” Albert’s slow and trembling voice echoed through the courtroom that had become as quiet as a graveyard ever since the TV was switched on. “I believe you all know me as Albert Wade, the general manager of Nebula Interactive. News were broadcasted about me earlier today, sorry to say the news were fake. Am here to tell you all exactly what happened”.“What is Albert doing?” Barrister Kingsley muttered, puzzled by what Albert wanted to say. “We have alrea
He wanted to call him Mr Gibson but after recalling what August had told him about the repercussions of revealing his identity, Albert wouldn’t dare complete his sentence.Getting Albert killed was as easy as falling off a piece of wood for the Gibson’s heir, and Albert was quite aware of the influence the Gibson family held- who did not know the family was the richest and most powerful family in the whole continent.After carefully arranging the words in his head to say it in such a way that will not provoke August, he then continued. “The door was kicked in and a gentleman walked in,” Albert chose his words carefully.August chuckled to himself, "You lucky bastard! You would’ve been a goner if you had blown my cover," he muttered under his breath.Albert continued, "I asked him to turn a blind eye and walk away, but he refused. Then he started... Believe me, it’s all my fault. I deserved every beating I got. The gentleman was only giving me the punishment I deserved. Breaking my arm
“Slap me?” August snorted. “I already told you at the hospital that today will be your last day in this uniform. But am ready to put that behind me including the slap you slapped me at the hospital earlier, only if you drop on your knees and apologies to Tina for all the harsh words you said to her and for arresting her without getting a clearance from the doctor,” August added almost with a sneer.The Inspector and his men exchanged gazes and then erupted into laughter. “Did you hear him? He just threatened to have me sacked. Am scared already, he must be the Chief of police!” The inspector said sarcastically.“No, this delusional idiot thinks he is the president of the country,” one of the police officers chimed in causing the other to burst into laughter.While they were busy mocking and saying all kinds of disdainful things to him, August smartly noted the station number and the name of the inspector’s uniform.“For the last time, apologize willingly and I may consider allowing yo
The Chief was seethed with anger; his brows furrowed, and his teeth clenched so tightly they seemed ready to break. Inspector Jack was trembling; he had never been this scared in his life. He couldn't understand what he might have done to anger the Chief so much. He wouldn't dare ask, he would not want to receive another heavy slap across his face. So, he zipped his mouth and grabbed his swollen chin, shaking like a leave in wind.“What have you done, you imbecile!” The Chief growled angrily under his clenched teeth. “Si—sir there must be a misunderstanding somewhere. I’ve not done anything, believe me!” the Inspector stammered frustratingly.“Shut up your dirty mouth!” The Chief interjected furiously. “Are you not inspector Jack of station 3**?” he inquired, his brows furrowing deeper. “Ye—yes it’s me” he nodded. “But sir, I—”Slap!It seemed the other slaps were warm-up, the Chief had specially preserved this very slap waiting for him to affirm he is the one. The slap sent him fl
Despite the Inspector and his men pleading desperately like children, the Chief remained unyielding.“Start slapping them already!” he commanded his men in a cold tone.Slap! Slap! Slap!For a full hour, the only sounds were the resounding echoes of hands colliding forcefully with chins and the agonized screams that followed.One, two, three… One thousand!They were really slapped a thousand times. Before the end of the count, some had become unconscious, their faces completely bruised and swollen. They looked like disfigured amoebas. The Chief is really a man of his words!“Throw then into the van and take them to prison!” the inspector his voice indifferent like he had not just given the most brutal instruction of the year.The men held the unconscious men like goods into the police Van and drove off.August was so thrilled after watching the whole scene. “They got what they deserved,” he justified his slight chuckle. He seemed to be the only one appeased with what had just happened
“To save myself from losing in court today, I had to file for the dismissal of the case. You have put a stain on the reputation I have spent decades establishing. Now, not many lawyers will hold me in great esteem after learning about what happened. All thanks to you!” Barrister Kingsley fumed at the Does and their attorney.The Does and Barrister Mike lacked the courage to speak as Mr Kingsley continued to rant about his embarrassment, as though they had directly forced his hand into filing the NolleProsequi. Already under immense pressure from the Pentad Society, they didn’t want to escalate the situation further.But August couldn’t tolerate hearing the Does blamed for Kingsley's own actions. “You’ve said enough already, Mr. Kingsley,” he interjected firmly. Tina and her father’s mouths dropped in shock at his audacity. But soon, their expressions turned to anger.What had August done? He had certainly provoked the man further, and there was a real risk of Kingsley turning his wrat
“The Wades are what?” Mr Kingsley startled. He then turned an unbelievable gaze towards August. He was wasn’t lying after all!“You heard me right. Now come over to my house, the other Pentad members are waiting for you,” Mr Turner added before ending the call.His mouth dropped agape after the call. How is it possible that a member the Pentad society could go bankrupt barely within two hours?“What’s the matter, barrister Kingsley? Did you hear the news from someone you would believe now?” August taunted.The man frowned. “Tell me how you came to know of the bankruptcy, so quick?” He asked glaring at August disdainfully.“Does it really matter how I came to know of it. What matters is that it happened to them because they tried to ruin the Does. What I’m trying to say is this; you and your family might even end up worse if you decide to do anything against the Does,” August said with a chuckle.Mr Kingsley was exasperated, “is this supposed to be a threat or what? And what makes you
She removed the card and quickly dialed the contact number on it. The phone rang, but there was no answer. She called again, but still, no one picked up. Undeterred, she tried repeatedly, and on the eleventh attempt, there was finally an answer."Hello, who is this?" a female voice asked rudely. Tina hesitated for a moment. She was calling Mr Kane—how did a lady end up picking?“Hello, is this Mr Kane?” Tina asked slowly still baffled.“No, this is his secretary. What do you want?” She replied sharply.It wasMr Kane’s official line that was on the card, only a few persons had his personal line.“I am Tina Doe from Resonant Audios, the audio company Innovative Technologies just partnered with. There is something urgent I need to speak him about. Can you please connect me on the line with him?”“No!” the lady quickly declined. “Do you think Mr Kane is just an ordinary man you can speak with anytime you feel like? My boss is busier than the president himself. Right now, he is in a meeti