Charlie stormed into Detective George's office, his eyes blazing with determination. "I want to see Michael. Now."The detective nodded, leading him to the cell where Michael was being held. As they approached, Charlie's smirk grew wider, his eyes gleaming with triumph."Ah, Michael. Finally. I thought you could escape the world," Charlie said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.Michael looked up, a sly smile spreading across his face. He rose from the cot, his eyes locked onto Charlie's, and began to walk closer, the bars of the cell separating them."You must be thinking you're some kind of hero, feeling overexcited," Michael sneered, his voice laced with mockery.Charlie's smirk never wavered, his eyes flashing with anger. "You're the one who's been playing games, Michael. But the game is over. You've lost."The tension between them was palpable, the air thick with animosity. Michael's eyes gleamed with defiance, but Charlie's gaze remained unwavering, his confidence and determination
Epilogue.Mr Thompson has tried all his possible best to make sure Judas's was charged to court. But it was as expected .. As the judge's words echoed through the courtroom, a sense of finality settled over the room. The Judas's eyes locked onto the judge, disbelief and despair etched on their face. Their lawyer's expression turned grim, their eyes cast downward in defeat.The sound of handcuffs clicking into place broke the silence, a harsh reminder of the consequences that lay ahead. The defendant's family rushed forward, tears streaming down their faces as they reached out in desperation.The bailiffs led the Judas away, their footsteps echoing through the courtroom like a death knell. The prosecutor's nod of satisfaction was a stark contrast to the despair that filled the room.As the door closed behind the defendant, the judge's gaze lingered, a hint of empathy flickering in their eyes. The cost of justice had been exacted, but at what price? The courtroom slowly emptied, leaving
Chapter 2Charlie stared at the divorce agreement in disbelief. Even though there was a clear meaning to it, he couldn't help but try to understand the situation. “Sign the papers, and we're done” Alice's voice interrupted the silence that was swallowing them.“Why?” were the only words that left Charlie's mouth.“Isn't it obvious? We're clearly not in the same class” Alice's response was sharp, and immediate.“What?”Charlie's greatly dumbfounded by his wife's response because she knew he was poor when they started, but she had still loved him and promised to spend eternity with him.“Are you listening to yourself right now? Baby, what happened to our promise? We promised to love each other, no matter what happens, are you going to throw all those promises away?”Alice sighed tiredly.“Yes, I've thrown them away because being with you isn't beneficial to me. My business needs growth, and I need people of high prestige for that to happen…" Alice looked at Charlie from head to toe and
Chapter 2Charlie had just clocked eighteen years old when he was expelled from his family, seven years ago. To become the family heir, charlie had to pass the family trial first, so he had to live on his own, trying to make ends meet as a mere poor man who could barely feed himself if not the little money he could raise from doing menial job and the hundred dollars allowance his family could only spare for him. Being a college student and trying to pull off with the hard time was difficult for Charlie, but with his goal set on his determination, knowing things would turn around for him, then giving up was the last thing that ever crossed his mind, even at his lowest.Two years later, Charlie was able to start up a small company and, over the years, with his hard work and cleverness, Charlie managed to get the small company to the top ten companies in the city. But unfortunately, his family didn't spare his company either... although, he was still the founder and CEO of the company,
Chapter ThreeCharlie came to a sudden halt, a sneer twisting his lips as doubt flickered in his eyes. “Is this even real?” he questioned, his tone laced with skepticism. The man before him, filled with an air of confidence, reached into his pocket and pulled out a neatly folded invitation. With a flick of his wrist, he presented it to Charlie, showcasing the words that confirmed its authenticity.“If you're willing to humble yourself, get down on your knees, and beg me,” the man stated, his voice dripping with arrogance, “then I might consider helping you.”Alice furrowed her brows, recognizing the man's actions as nothing more than a display of his capabilities. Despite his attempts to impress her, she knew deep down that her heart could never belong to him. Her presence at this party was fueled solely by the pursuit of a potential business opportunity, nothing more, nothing less.Charlie's expression twisted into a sneer, withholding any response as he patiently awaited his butler
Chapter fourSeeing Charlie's eyes filled with understanding, the butler nodded in acknowledgement, fully comprehending their unspoken exchange. Adjusting his approach swiftly, he changed his words.“I apologize, sir,” the butler admitted, his voice carrying a mix of sincerity and regret. “I seem to have forgotten to provide you with the invitation card. However, rest assured, you may enter with me now.”Charlie's response remained composed, his demeanor calm as he gestured for the butler to take a moment. “There's no need to rush,” he calmly interjected, a subtle command to ease the butler's sense of urgency. Charlie's playful side emerged as he added, “Perhaps it would be fitting to let the man run around the building with his shirts off!” A mischievous glint danced in his eyes.Charlie's words struck the man like a bolt of lightning, he couldn't stand tall and proud anymore as his heart began pounding in his chest, and even anyone standing a hundred feet away could still hear the s
Chapter Five“If you didn't divorce me because of him, why did you just stand there and watch him humiliate me?” he asked, his voice laced with a mix of hurt and confusion.“I don't understand you are talking about,” she responded, her tone growing angrier. “So you expected me to put up a fight for you? Aren't you a man? Can't you stand up for yourself?” she scoffed unbelievably. “If you're a real man, as you claim to be, you should either fight back yourself or accept his offer. How can a real man rely on a woman to fight for him?”Her words hit Charlie harder than he had anticipated, her words felt like a slap in the face. Although, he had expected those words from her, he still couldn't help but feel hurt and angry. He knew it was only going to happen in his wildest dreams, but he had still expected her to defend him, to stand up for him. But instead, she simply watched as he was humiliated. He wanted to be angry with her, but he couldn't bring himself to feel anything but sadness
Chapter sixThe general manager nodded in understanding, clearly impressed by Charlie's resolve. "I admire your ability to put aside personal feelings for the sake of business," he said, his tone respectful. "I know this can't be easy for you, but I think it shows real maturity and strength of character."Charlie simply nodded in acknowledgement, but the tension in his jaw betrayed the lingering discomfort he felt. "There's more to this than just business, you know," he said, his voice quiet but firm. "It's not just about the money or the contracts. It's about everything else that's tied up in it""I understand that there's a lot of history and emotion tied up in this situation," the general manager said, his tone empathetic. "And while I can't speak to your personal experiences, I know that business and personal relationships can often be intertwined in complex ways. But at the end of the day, I believe that you're doing the right thing by putting the company first. It takes strength