As reporter Jasmine read out most of the comments from their comment section, Olivia continued staring at the TV screen like a hawk studying its prey. She didn't even blink, and even when her order was served, she didn't lift a spoon.Anger was written all over her face, and suddenly, she voiced, “She's doing this on purpose. She's on Julius' side, and I can feel it. She's making the world hate me while the world likes Julius.”Regardless of what she said or what they said in the report about them, Gabriel continued to eat his meal. He maintained a silent smirk, staring at the TV and also at Olivia when she wasn't looking at him.Just as Olivia voiced her frustration, he concealed another smirk and took a gentle sip from his glass of wine before he said, “What were you expecting, my dear Olivia?”His question triggered Olivia to take her eyes off the TV for a moment and turn to him. “What do you mean?” she asked, while he lowered his glass of wine and said with confidence, “Julius Sab
"Like I said, it's all about perspective. Master Gabriel could have perceived me as being selfish because, according to what he said in the interview he had with you, he questioned why, after Olivia left me to date someone new, my 'poverty training' was over. So, his perception of me is not right, and it’s not wrong; it is just the way he sees me.""Nicely said, Master Julius. However, we would like you to clear the air. Do you think you are selfish? And please state your reason for this answer because we are certain the audience really wants to know," reporter Jasmine said instantly."Well, what I think of myself is what everybody else thinks of themselves. Even so, I am not saying this just for the sake of saying it. I am, of course, as you wanted; I am defending myself," Julius said and continued."Master Gabriel has called me selfish for some reasons, which he mentioned in the interview. He talked about the 'poverty training; he talked about not taking Olivia back when she came ba
Hearing what Julius said on TV, Olivia's expression was one of shock, disbelief, and hurt, which washed over her. Seeing this, Gabriel said nothing but smirked gently. He lifted his glass of wine slowly and took a sip from it. As he let down his glass of wine, he slowly panned the camera towards Olivia, ensuring that her hurting gesture and frustration were shown on the vlog before he redirected the camera back to the TV screen.While he knew she did not know about this, he reached out to her, his hands finding hers in a gesture of support. But Olivia, still feeling the effects of Julius's words, jerked her hand away, her anger simmering just beneath the surface. “How dare he,” she muttered through clenched teeth, her fist tightening around the linen napkin in her lap.Hence, the anger inside her began to boil over, fueled by the humiliation of being called out on national TV. “That coward,” she seethed, her voice rising in volume, drawing the attention of nearby diners. “He doesn’t
Hearing what Julius said more on the news, Olivia continued to boil in anger and frustration. With this, Gabriel took the phone camera to her face and shot her without her knowing.Her angry face and reddish eyes showed boldly on the camera, and at this instance, Gabriel began to see comments floating on his YouTube channel.Even so, it did not mean that he read any of these comments. In this fashion, he only placed the phone down and zoomed the rear camera back on the TV as the interview with Julius continued.“Master Julius, I have a question concerning what I have noticed so far in this interview.”“Okay, go ahead, Reporter Jasmine,” Julius sounded, still crossing one leg over the other, with Reporter Jasmine still holding a blue-binded document and facing him.“Since we began this interview, I noticed that you have chosen to use words of respect for Master Gabriel. Why is that?” Reporter Jasmine eventually asked.“I do not understand; please provide more context,” Julius immediate
“I want to believe that you understand the video, Master Julius.” Reporter Jasmine's voice broke out suddenly, immediately after the video on the screen cut back into the interview session.“Of course I did,” Julius sounded.“Okay, what do you have to say about that, Master Julius?”“Well, I can see the anger in Olivia’s eyes. But what I don’t understand is why she is angry. She is on a date with Master Gabriel in a lavish restaurant and all. She is supposed to be happy and enjoying her time, not wasting her precious time watching the interview.”“Now that you spoke about it, perhaps it is only right that we delve deeper, Master Julius.”“Oh! Okay. Please go ahead,” Julius said.“As you can see in the video, Miss Olivia Stone is in a restaurant with Master Gabriel, and from their table, we have seen that they have eaten good expensive meals and, of course, they have a very notable expensive wine on the table.”“Yes, that is right,” Julius said.“Even though Miss Olivia is obviously ha
Immediately after the interview session ended, Olivia still looked vexed. However, whether she kept quiet about it or roared, it was a lie. Hence, she could only angrily whisper, and with this, she gritted her teeth like a simmering volcano, ready to erupt at any moment.“I want to do that freaking interview, Gabriel. Get me on that freaking interview.”As Olivia yelled this, she rose to her feet like a tempestuous storm, gathering strength before unleashing its fury upon the world. It didn't even matter if her order was barely touched; she grabbed her bag and walked angrily and swiftly towards the restaurant exit, leaving Gabriel alone at the table.As Olivia stormed out, Gabriel picked up his phone and turned the rear camera towards her, filming her angrily leaving the restaurant like a silent witness, capturing the tumultuous exit of an antagonist in a dramatic scene.A couple of minutes later, Gabriel was also out of the restaurant and in the G-Wagon with Olivia, whose face was fi
The break only lasted for about thirty seconds when Olivia saw the same crewman in the corner shout, “One, two, ready, go!” and immediately, at the sound of his cue, reporter Jasmine began to talk.In the same manner, she faced Olivia sideways at the desk and said, “Miss Olivia, you said that your ex-boyfriend, in the person of Master Julius Sabbath, lied against you on air. Regarding this, and so that you can debunk every one of these lies, please point out these falsehoods.”“He said that I was a parasite. Of course not! I am not a freaking parasite. And he said that if I found a wealthier guy than Gabriel, I would leave Gabriel and follow him. That’s a freaking lie. I cannot do that. I am not like that.”“Great! Fair enough. Can you explain to our audience how you are not a parasite, as Master Julius has called you?”“Yes!” Olivia responded immediately.“You see, Julius has called me a parasite, all because I left him when he had nothing to date Alexander when he had something, and
Olivia still could not believe what Gabriel had said about her on national TV. Just like that, Olivia knew she had no choice but to swallow back her own words like a bitter pill, bitter as gall as she fell to her knees and begged for forgiveness.***From the TV station to the moment they boarded the private jet, Olivia said nothing to Gabriel. Even if he wanted to treat her to a vacation, her face was still contorted in anger over how Gabriel had not supported her on national TV. The only thing she did was keep scrolling on the CNN app and reading comments. Each word struck her heart like poisoned arrows, fueling the fire of her anger with every passing moment."Honestly, I don't know what to say about Olivia. She is an embarrassment to all ladies in the world.""There is nothing anybody can tell me. That lady is a gold digger, and it's all evident.""Did you see how she said Master Julius should not have granted the interview? Such a silly thing to say.""Yes, I agree with this comm
“Thank you, Ms. Benedicta, for the opportunity to speak in this interview session about the recent happenings in our society. And yes, a prenup is a short prenuptial agreement. This is a legal contract entered into by a couple before they get married. It outlines the division of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of divorce or separation. This is the case with Rebecca, according to her agreement in the prenup; she won’t get anything from the assets after divorce.“Now, regarding whether she is right to be happy as her husband has been sentenced to life imprisonment, I want us to understand that, first of all, it is a person’s right to be happy. A person who is not happy deserves to be happy. However, the cause of being happy can vary. To some, money makes them happy; to others, their husbands or wives make them happy; and to other people, the aroma of food and the sound of sexual talks make them happy.In the case of Rebecca, I can relate to her when she says she was ha
Answering that question, the screen boldly showed reporter Alfred, who then said, “Our dear viewers, you have heard from Rebecca herself. She has filed for divorce with Mr. Thornton, and she is the happiest that justice has been served. Right now, we will be transitioning to the studio, where Ms. Benedicta will take over this discussion. But before that, don’t go anywhere.”As reporter Alfred said this on TV and smiled, the screen transitioned into a commercial break. A renowned soccer player was seen on TV kicking his ball and finally kicking it hard into the sky. Suddenly, the ball speedily changed into the Pepsi logo, and then a bottle of Pepsi was shown on the screen.After the commercial, the TV transitioned back into the studio, where a woman was shown wearing a short-length suit. Her hair was somewhat red and very short. She held a pen and a notepad and smiled boldly into the camera.Beside her were five men in different colored suits. One wore blue, another black, another grey
The news of this soon spread across every blog, every news station, and on social media, with the caption, “Mr. Richard Thornton, the same man who set out to compete with Master Julius Sabbath's luxurious hotel, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term.” As for this, the news broadcasters have it on their TV screens, like:“Hello, dear viewers, We are back again to give you the latest news in real-time. As always, you are our priority, and we make sure to keep you updated.Just a few minutes ago, Mr. Thornton, who wanted to compete with Master Julius Sabbath of the great Sabbath family, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term. We heard this from the judge himself when he pronounced the sentence in court.Among the testifiers in court who shared their experiences with Mr. Thornton were his neighbor, Master Julius Sabbath himself, his two daughters, his wife, his ex-wife, and three of his employees.While they shared their experiences with the court, each of their testimonies aligned
The courtroom was tense with anticipation as Master Julius Sabbath stepped down from the stand. The judge, his face a mask of solemn contemplation, turned to address the room. The weight of the testimonies and evidence presented against Mr. Thornton hung heavy in the air."Mr. Thornton, please rise," the judge commanded. Thornton stood, his face pale, his eyes darting around the room as if seeking an escape from the walls closing in around him.The judge began, "After hearing the testimonies of multiple witnesses and reviewing the substantial evidence presented, this court must now deliberate on the charges brought against you. The accusations are grave and numerous, encompassing wage theft, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and corruption."He turned to the jury, ensuring their attention. "First, let us address the charge of wage theft. We have heard from multiple witnesses, including former employees, who testified to your consistent failure to pay wages on time. These delays an
As Michael Harrison left the stand, the judge turned to the bailiff. "Please call Master Julius Sabbath to the stand."Julius walked to the stand, was sworn in, and took a seat, facing the courtroom with a calm yet determined expression."Please introduce yourself to the court," the judge prompted."My name is Master Julius Sabbath," he began. "I am the heir of the great Sabbath Family who was once in poverty training when I met Mr. Thornton."The judge nodded. "Master Sabbath, can you tell us about your experiences with Mr. Thornton?"Julius took a deep breath and began. "When I first met Mr. Thornton, I was still struggling to make a name for myself and was undergoing training to improve my skills. Mr. Thornton hired me despite my circumstances, which I appreciated at the time."He paused, his expression growing more serious. "However, it soon became clear that Mr. Thornton had a very abrasive personality. He was always verbally abusive to his employees, especially the male ones who
A young girl, slightly nervous but determined, approached the witness stand. She was sworn in, and after taking a deep breath, she began her testimony."Please introduce yourself to the court," the judge prompted gently."My name is Emily Thornton," she said, her voice soft but clear. "I'm 12 years old, and I'm Rebecca's first daughter."The judge nodded. "Emily, can you tell us about your experiences with Mr. Thornton?"Emily took another deep breath, gathering her thoughts. "Mr. Thornton is my dad. At first, he seemed nice, but it didn't take long before he started changing. He would get really angry at my mom for little things. He would yell at her a lot, calling her names and saying really mean things."Her voice wavered slightly, but she pressed on. "One time, I heard them fighting, and I went to see what was happening. I saw him push my mom against the wall and hit her. She was crying and begging him to stop, but he wouldn't. I was really scared, and I didn't know what to do."E
As the court resumed after the recess, the judge called for order. The courtroom immediately quieted, and the judge addressed the court.“Thank you for your patience,” the judge said. “We will now call Mrs. Laura Thornton to the stand.”Laura Thornton, a composed woman in her late forties, walked to the witness stand. She was sworn in and took her seat, glancing briefly at her ex-husband before looking resolutely ahead.“Please introduce yourself to the court,” the judge prompted.“My name is Laura Thornton,” she began, her voice steady. “I was married to Mr. Thornton for three years. We have no children together.”The judge nodded. “Mrs. Thornton, please tell the court why you divorced Mr. Thornton.”Laura took a deep breath, her gaze unwavering. “I divorced Mr. Thornton because of domestic violence. For years, I endured physical and emotional abuse. Contrary to what Mr. Thornton has told everyone, that I extorted him and sex-starved him, the reality is that I lived in constant fear
---Emily, at this instance, took a deep breath, her eyes hardening as she looked at Mr. Thornton, and continued talking. “I worked for Mr. Thornton for two years. Like many others, I was drawn in by the promise of fair wages. But those wages were never paid on time. Sometimes they weren't paid at all. When we confronted him, he would dismiss our concerns, make excuses, and even threaten us with termination if we kept asking.”Her voice grew more intense. “But it wasn’t just the financial exploitation. Mr. Thornton created a hostile work environment through his constant verbal abuse. He would belittle us, call us names, and make us feel worthless. He thrived on our fear and desperation.”She paused, her expression growing darker. “And there was something even more sinister. Mr. Thornton sexually harassed me and other female employees. One day, while I was working late, he came up behind me and tried to touch my breast. I pushed him away and told him to stop, but he just laughed it off
In the early hours of the morning, this was the day every citizen had waited for, both young and old, men and women. The courtroom was filled with an air of anticipation and a sense of justice long overdue. The seats were packed with spectators, some standing in the aisles, craning their necks to catch a glimpse of the proceedings.In the same manner, reporters jostled for space, their cameras clicking and flashes popping, eager to capture every moment of this high-profile trial.Reporters were both inside and outside the court. On this day, “Today is the day we have all waited for, the day Mr. Thornton stands trial for his fate, whether he will be sentenced to prison or become a free man. Do not forget that Mr. Thornton has been charged with wage theft and domestic violence against his wife, Rebecca. Will he be able to secure his freedom? We can only wait and see,” reporter Jasmine said on TV while she smiled, and the TV screen transitioned to the court proceedings.As the TV screen