The waiter stared at Dora for a while before leaving. "Why is she looking so confused?" Dora asked Stephanie. "It seems like she's French, and doesn't understand English very much." Stephanie tried to explain."Maybe," Dora replied as a tall young man walked up to them, taking Dora to the dance floor. Dora picked up her drink and followed him. Soft music was played in the background, and everyone looked refreshed and excited. Stephanie picked up her cup to sip a drink. While she was still sipping the drink, she saw Douglas beside her. He was sitting next to her, grinning. It looked like he was excited about something. "Hey, Stephanie." "Douglas... So you're here.""Yeah," Douglas replied. "Why are you smiling so much?" Stephanie asked. "Oh, is it so obvious? Yes, I'm smiling, because I'm very excited that you came to the party. I...I didn't expect to see someone who's always busy as you," said Douglas."You didn't expect to see me?" Stephanie asked rhetorically, with a look of surpr
Now, The Class of Verity was on the verge of packing up. Mr Allison was back at Fitbuck city, and he had been informed about the current state of the company. He was now very furious and he regretted allowing Michael to become the company's CEO."What a useless son he is. He would have sold the real estate, and maybe the company if I wasn't told. That boy is an idiot!" Mr Allison yelled angrily, as he paced up and down the large sitting room. "Please take it easy, Dear. Michael has been a good son to us. You don't have to be too harsh on him, because things are not working out right for him this time..." Mrs Allison said, trying to calm her husband down."No, no, no! Don't give me that trash, because he is your son. You couldn't even call to tell me about the current state of the company, or his moves concerning the estate. I would have remained oblivious about the situation of things if Scott had not called to tell me about the estate he was about to sell." Mr Allison interrupted."
"Mr Jakes cannot continue to be the CEO of The Legends. He has been involved in influencing fake contracts. He must be removed very quickly." Tom stood up to speak amongst the board of directors. The board of directors had decided to have a meeting, because of the contention that had been going on amongst the company staff for a while. Tom and Nolan had caused a larger percentage of The Legend staff to rebel against Jakes, and the company was in a disharmonious state. "We need evidences to this effect." The Chairman said, as he looked up at Tom. "Yes, I have the letters he sent to me here." Tom said, as he checked the file placed on the table before him to bring out the letters. "Here they are." Tom said, as he handed over two open envelopes to the Chairman. The Chairman collected the envelopes and removed the letters to read them, as everyone present at the meeting remained silent. The Chairman, Mr Los browsed through the letters for some minutes, before he spoke. "Hmmm... And is
Jakes and Stephanie were seen together in the sitting room. Stephanie was now five months pregnant. It was a Saturday, so they had spent so much time in bed before rising. The week had been so hectic for the both of them, so they decided to spend most of the day resting. Jakes and Stephanie were always excited during weekends. They saw it as an opportunity to rest, and spend time out together. They had just finished eating breakfast, so the both of them sat on one of the sofas in the sitting room to discuss."Jakes, I've always wanted to tell you about my experience at the party organised by Purple Flowers, but we've not had the time to talk or discuss since then," Stephanie said."Really? We're free now, so I'm all ears." Jakes said. "I was almost injured after the event by men sent by my Boss' wife to torture me.""Torture you?! For what reason?! And how come you're just telling me this." Jakes asked, with a look of shock on his face." Stephanie took out time to explain all that
Michael had received the information that Mr Allison was back, so he felt very nervous, even though he had tried to convince his Mum that he had good intentions for collecting the documents of the estate. He knew that his Dad would have been aware of the current state of The Class of Verity. Knowing how strict and firm his father was in his decision-making, several thoughts crossed his mind, yet he decided to be positive. He also knew how his father always talked about preferring a family member as the CEO of The Class of Verity. "Even, if he wants someone else to become the CEO in my place, there's nobody he could choose. We're just two, and Stephanie is not an option." Michael thought to himself. It was a Sunday afternoon, so he decided to go and visit his Dad to know about his intentions. He was becoming so anxious about what his father's decision would be, even though he tried as much as possible not to be negative. So he decided to drive down to his parent's house to see them
Stephanie had resigned from work at Purple Flowers a day before. She woke up so early and moved to a room different from where she and Jakes slept. Then she began to think of the next step to take. She was not willing to be idle, because she was pregnant, so she began to surf the internet for ideas. She thought of applying to another company for part-time work. She remembered the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) which forbids pregnancy-based discrimination in the workforce, and where it is also legally stated that a pregnant woman could work for how long she wished to work.She had worked in two different companies during her pregnancy, and now she wished she could get a place where she wouldn't have to resign so quickly this time. She tried to search for companies which required her service through the internet when she stumbled on one that caught her attention.It was a food company where she would be able to work part-time, for just four hours per day, unlike her work at Purple
Mr Allison sat down in his office thinking of whom would take over from Michael as the CEO of "The Class of Verity. A demotion letter had been given to Michael, after many pleas from him and his mother.Mr Allison's intended to kick Michael out of the company completely, without giving him any assess to the company, because of the way he behaved, and how he had led the company to a state of bankruptcy, but he decided to demote Michael only, allowing him to remain in the company.In the meantime, Mr Allison decided to assume the position of the company's CEO. He had been able to take some steps that would help in bringing The Class of Verity back to its feet. He had put in for a grant that was huge enough to pay the company's debts and to also sustain its running. Now, Mr Allison was satisfied, except for the fact that he wasn't sure of who would take over from him. Stephanie was an option, but he was not happy that she was still married to Jakes, and he wasn't also sure of her wherea
Jakes was in his office at The Legends. It had been a very hectic day for him because he had been busy with so many things which he had to attend to at the office. He stayed a little bit later than usual at the office to complete his work, in order not to carry them over till the next day. Most of the staff had left for their various homes, and he believed that he and the security man were the only ones left behind in the company.He was neatly arranging the files on his table when he had a sound at his door. He looked up towards the doorstep to see what was the cause of the sound, when the door was pushed open, with Michelle walking in majestically. This time around, she wore a more scanty dress than what she wore the last time she came to his office. This made her look very tempting and seductive to Jakes."Hi, Jakes," Michelle said as she walked in. "What do you want again this time, Michelle?" Jakes asked, with a frown on his face. "I've been waiting for you to come downstairs,
The courtroom was filled with tension and anticipation as the trial of Michael, the man who had caused so much pain and suffering, began. Present in the courtroom were Nora, her parents, Mr and Mrs Henderson, Jakes, Stephanie, Mark, Kathryn, Rose, Taylor, and Mr and Mrs Allison. They were all there to witness the proceedings and to ensure that justice was served for the crimes committed by Michael.As the judge entered the room, a hush fell over the spectators. The weight of the situation was palpable, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the trial to unfold. Michael, accompanied by his defence attorney, sat in the defendant's seat, his face betraying a mixture of fear and resignation.The prosecutor, a stern and determined individual, presented a compelling case against Michael. They meticulously outlined the numerous charges, ranging from kidnapping and assault to extortion and fraud. Each crime was detailed, highlighting the impact it had on the lives of the victims and the
As Nora arrived home, she was enveloped in a warm embrace from her parents, Mr and Mrs Clark. The relief and love in their eyes were palpable, reassurance that she was finally safe after the harrowing ordeal she had endured. They ushered her into the living room, urging her to sit down and share her story.With a mix of exhaustion and determination, Nora began recounting the terrifying events that had unfolded. She explained how Michael, the man she had fallen in love with and intended to marry, had revealed his true colours—locking her up in a room and subjecting her to a nightmare of captivity and fear.Tears streamed down Nora's face as she shared her confusion and disbelief at discovering Michael's dark secrets. "I never knew, Mom, Dad," she choked out between sobs. "I had no idea he was a criminal, wanted by the police. I was blindsided by his charming facade."Her parents listened intently, their expressions shifting from concern to shock as they absorbed the truth. It was a har
As days turned into weeks, a cloud of worry settled over Nora's parents, Mr and Mrs Clark, Nora's parents. It had been a while since they last heard from their daughter, and their attempts to reach her were met with frustration. Nora's phone was always switched off, and their texts and calls went unanswered. Concern grew into suspicion, and they couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.Unable to bear the uncertainty any longer, Mr Clark decided to take matters into his own hands. He packed a bag and set off on a journey to find his daughter, with Mrs. Clark by his side. They were determined to uncover the truth and bring their daughter back home, no matter the cost.Meanwhile, Nora found herself trapped in a small, dimly lit room by Michael. He had taken away her phone and cut off all communication with the outside world. Fear gnawed at her insides as she realized the true extent of the danger she was in. She had never witnessed glimpses of Michael's dark side before, and
Stephanie lay in her hospital bed, a sense of joy and exhaustion washing over her. In her arms, she cradled her newborn baby—a precious gift of life that had entered the world only moments ago. The room was filled with warmth and love as her husband, Jakes, stood by her side, his eyes shimmering with pride.The sound of a soft knock on the door broke the tranquillity, and Stephanie's heart swelled with anticipation. She knew exactly who was on the other side. With a gentle smile, she beckoned her parents, Mr and Mrs Allison, to enter.Paul, Stephanie's father, entered the room first, his face beaming with happiness. He rushed to his daughter's side, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. "Stephanie, my darling, you've brought another blessing into our lives," he said, his voice filled with emotion.Tears welled up in Stephanie's eyes as she looked into her father's proud gaze. "Thank you, Dad," she whispered. "I'm so grateful to have you here."Mrs Allison followed her husband, her ey
Nora sat in their living room, her eyes fixed on the television screen as the news played in the background. She had been trying her best to support Michael, hoping that he would change. But as time went on, it became evident that his promises of change were empty words.She watched as the news anchor's voice filled the room, detailing the latest developments in a string of criminal activities. Nora's attention shifted from the mundane stories of the day to the image that appeared on the screen. Her heart skipped a beat as she recognized the face staring back at her—Michael's face.The news anchor's voice grew more urgent. "Authorities are searching for this man, Michael Allison, who is wanted in connection with multiple illegal activities. Anyone with information leading to his capture will be rewarded. Please contact the local authorities if you have any information."Nora's hands trembled as she reached for her phone, her mind racing with a mixture of shock, disbelief, and a gnawin
Nora sat across from Michael, her brows furrowed in confusion. She couldn't understand why he was refusing to meet her parents, especially when they had expressed their desire to get to know him. It was important to her that her parents accepted their relationship, and their approval meant everything."Michael, I don't understand," Nora said softly, her voice tinged with disappointment. "My parents want to meet you. They want to get to know the man I love. Why are you hesitating?"Michael shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his gaze avoiding Nora's eyes. He knew that revealing the truth would only put their relationship in jeopardy, but he couldn't keep hiding the dark secret any longer. He took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts before finally meeting her gaze."Nora, I want nothing more than to meet your parents, but I c meet them now," Michael replied, his voice laced with sadness. Nora sat across from Michael, her brow furrowed in confusion and concern. "But why, Michael? Why c
Nora and Michael stood side by side, their lives forever changed by the tragic events that had unfolded. The police investigation into Justin's death had concluded, revealing that Michael had no involvement in the tragic incident. The autopsy results confirmed that Justin's death was indeed due to an asthma attack.Relieved but still mourning the loss of Justin, Nora clung to Michael for support. Through the darkness, they had found solace in each other's arms, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. Despite the pain and uncertainty, they had developed a deep connection that seemed to transcend their circumstances.As the days turned into weeks, Nora's trust in Michael continued to solidify. She saw the compassion and kindness in his actions, his unwavering support during her grief. One evening, as they sat together in the living room, the weight of their experiences hanging in the air, Michael took a deep breath, gathering his courage. He turned to Nora, his eyes filled w
Jakes stood before Mr and Mrs Allison, a mix of emotions swirling within him. He had come to their house with a heavy burden on his shoulders, a truth he had to share, no matter how difficult it might be. The room was filled with an uneasy silence as he prepared himself to reveal the shocking revelation.Mr Allison looked at Jakes with curiosity and concern, sensing the gravity of the situation. Mrs Allison's eyes were filled with anticipation and worry, her hands tightly clasped together in anticipation of what Jakes was about to say. They had trusted Jakes as their son, and now they were about to learn a disturbing truth.Taking a deep breath, Jakes began, "Dad and Mum, there's something I need to tell you. It's about Michael." He paused, his voice filled with a mixture of sorrow and anger. "Michael was responsible for the gunshot you experienced some time ago."Mr Allison's eyes widened in disbelief, his heart pounding in his chest. "What do you mean? How do you know this?" he aske
As the night grew darker and silence settled over the house, Michael found himself restlessly pacing in his room. He couldn't shake off the nagging feeling that something was amiss. The house was eerily quiet, save for the occasional creaks and whispers carried by the wind outside. Nora had packed out of the house a day before after showing her disinterest in the wedding. Justin was heartbroken and was feeling sad about Nora's decision until he forced himself to sleep.Suddenly, amidst the stillness, a muffled sound caught Michael's attention. It was a faint wheezing, barely audible but enough to send a shiver down his spine. His heart skipped a beat, and his instincts propelled him forward, urging him to investigate.Without a second thought, Michael stepped out into the dimly lit hallway. The air felt heavy, charged with anticipation as he made his way toward Justin's room. Each step seemed to echo in the quietness, heightening his sense of urgency.As he reached the door, he paused