“Alright, since you all have nothing to say then I guess the case is settled. When you have the complete money then we can discuss business.” Mr. Hockings’ ears rang over and over with his mouth agape. Thompson just said the case is settled, what in the hell was settled about this case? He wanted a chance to say something even though he wasn't sure what exactly he had to say_ sincerely he might have nothing to say. He was yet to process the information very well right now, he was still very much confused, he had no idea who the bald man seated by the corner was, and neither did he know the person Keith had referred to as Mr. Bills but Mr. Hockings only knew they were far more in power than anyone who had been present in the court. He was not even concerned with how Thompson managed to get them all in touch with the state bar association_ alright maybe he was concerned a little bit but his main concern was how Thompson had been able to get the state bar association on his side and got
The clerk took that as a sign, then rose to his feet, “The case between the Hockings family and Keith Thompson is therefore adjourned.”Keith's eyes met with baldy Gabriel and he gave him a bow too, finally setting aside his jealousy and ego because none of this could have been this effective without his help and legal advice. Gabriel rolled his eyes at him but not before Keith caught a glimpse of the hint of a smile at the corner of his lips. He does not dwell on it, counting it as a win and a call for peace between them. He stepped down from the cubicle then his eyes searched for his girlfriend, well he did not find her on the seat but instead she was smiling broadly as she approached him. Keith did not wait for the moment she would close the distance between them as he rushed over to meet her halfway, scooping her into his arms and a soul crushing hug.Camila giggled, hugging him back. “Congratulations Keith, I am so happy for you. This calls for a celebration,” she spewed out in e
“Daddy,” Sheila mumbled as she approached her father who was also moving to meet her halfway, she glanced over her shoulder to confirm that her mother had indeed followed too as she hoped but then instead caught a glimpse of Keith jubilating with his mouthy stupid girlfriend, she scrunched her face in irritation to the view and was about to take her gaze away but instead her gaze landed on Frank who was still standing at the spot she had left him, the spot he stood to through her family into the mouth of the hungry sharks that lurked in the court. To be sincere she was still completely in shock over what Frank had done, how much of a chicken he ended up being. He was a freaking disappointment and Sheila was going to make sure he paid for it.“You just have a way of attracting the wrong guys, don't you?” Her father snarled as they finally met up halfway. Her eyes widened at the accusation before they narrowed back down to glare at her father, “Now it is my fault? Remember I only got i
Sheila was in awe as she stared at Keith's retreating figure who her father was still currently watching go.Mrs. Hockings frowned in confusion, blinking rapidly and trying to make sure that they were all staring at the same person, “Wait just to be sure we are all staring at each the same person. Does the person happen to be the lanky man wearing the blue shirt or is it Keith? Because they are standing so close to each other and I'm not sure who you guys are staring at, and why would we even be staring at Keith, if it was him anyway,” she rambled on, taking her gaze from her husband to her daughter before giving a disappointed pout when she came to realize that neither of them were paying her any attention or even making the tiniest attempt to give her a reply.Sheila's eyes narrowed on Keith Thompson, the man who had put them all in this mess, and ruined them until they had nothing. Why on earth would her father be considering such a man? Sheila's thoughts were quiet and almost empt
Camila's face brightened with a satisfied beam, she opened her mouth to say something but snapped it shut with a frown as her gaze glided over his shoulder.Keith frowned in confusion at her sudden change of mood, he made a move to turn his head and find out what got his girlfriend back into a sour mood after he had finally succeeded in making her smile, but Camila was faster, grabbing his shirt collar and pulling his face closer to hers, making sure his attention was solely on hers. Keith's confusion only grew as he examined Camila's face for a hint of what could be going on, “What?”Camila scoffed, “Don't look but your ex and her family are all staring in our direction.”Keith's confusion dropped, and he raised a brow at her, “Seriously?” He rolled his eyes and leaned back to turn his head and look back but once again Camila was faster as her hand hit the back of his head. Keith's mouth fell ajar, and his arm raised to his head to massage where he had just gotten the hit. “What was
“Wait!” Keith and Camila paused their movements both their attention moving back to the courthouse still swamped with reporters to find the Hockings family struggling to push through the crowd to reach them. The corner of Keith's lips tilted upward as he looked down at Camila to find her already staring and then she gave him an eye roll_ looking at her more intently and closely he could see the lines of exhaustion that were drawn on her face. He needed to get things over with the Hockings quickly so he could get his baby home so she could get the proper rest she deserved but had deprived herself of. Camila growled, “Well, this has to be interesting,” she mumbled dryly with no emotion on her face. Keith picked up her hand that he had dropped earlier when he thought he was going to put her in the car. He used his left hand to hold her left hand while his right hand slipped around her waist to tug her to himself. Camila did not protest and instead shuts the door to the car and then bu
An involuntary shudder went down her spine as her gaze met with Keith's harsh gaze. Her mother's eyes widened worriedly, “She said nothing, right Sheila?” Her mother butted in instantly.Keith scoffed, “I believe your mother needs an answer, Sheila.”Sheila gulped down nothing as she took in the look on each of the persons surrounding her, her heart began beating faster, she had made a mistake_ so much for biting down on her tongue it had done nothing to help matters. The noise from the reporters standing beside her grew, making her uneasiness worse. She hated how vulnerable she was at the moment and it was even worse that it was amidst so many people. She ached desperately to get defensive and get out of this place that has now begun to feel suffocating.“Sheila,” her mother's scolding voice snapped her out of her hyperventilating state and back to the matter at hand. She took her gaze off Keith and then to her mother whose gaze narrowed down in warning, “You did not say anything r
Keith shrugged, “I guess the discussion is over then.”Mrs. Hockings grabbed his arm. “No please, I'm begging you.”Keith shrugged her hand off, “Since you are already begging then there should not be a problem with you doing it properly.”Mrs. Hockings flinched as Keith's words registered, she peeped over her shoulder to catch a glimpse of her husband who was looking ready to slaughter the man asking for what felt like the impossible. If her assumptions were right then Keith was asking her and her family to go down on their knees to beg properly like he had requested. But Mrs. Hockings knew her husband and daughter well enough and needed no spokesman to reveal that her family would never scramble that low to Keith's level even at the risk of ending up roaming on the streets with nothing. And she was the only sensible one at the moment, the only one sensible enough to realize what was at risk and how badly it would affect them. She was the only one sensible enough to set things straig