Neither Bob nor Zoe noticed a familiar figure just ahead of their car watching them kiss.Jay stood beneath a street light as he watched the pair press their lips together, unable to see their faces but understanding right then.He quietly turned to leave, limping as he did. Walking was difficult for him at the moment, but it hurt more that he always missed out on her. He sat on the end of the back alley, away from their sight, somehow not feeling any pain from his body, which was battered and bruised.After all, his heart was in pieces and that hurt far more than anything else…Suddenly, another figure appeared before him, and Jay looked up to see John, who said, "Come on."He clearly saw Bob with Zoe too. He was having dinner at Levine Manor when he received an angry call from Bob and found out what Zoe was about to do for money.He said nothing and started to leave with Jay, intent on stopping it, only for Nancy to intercept them, stubbornly refusing to let them go at an
Jay was covered in gashes from Lawrence's whip, but he did not make a sound as he took it.And once it was over, he got up quietly and left.John followed him.Nancy once again tried to stop him, but Alan raised a hand, and she did not dare to breathe a word at that.John drove, taking Jay to the studio where Zoe would be filming, and Jay was out of the car even before John stopped the car… only to suddenly pause under a streetlight, turn around, and walk down that alley. John was aware of what had happened in Bob's car too.Perhaps when one misses out on a chance for a relationship, they would miss out on it forever.John held out a hand to help Jay to his feet, but Jay waved him off and pushed himself slowly off the ground.However, he had not walked more than a couple of steps when he suddenly wobbled, and John had to quickly catch him. Even as John took Jay away, he had no idea if it was the physical wounds that overwhelmed Jay, or the heartbreak was more than what he co
Bob whipped out the stack of cash he had, appearing a little grumpy. "Well, I only have three grand. That's it.""I need forty," Zoe said, ultimately giving in."Just hold on. I'll gather the money."Bob did not say another word, let alone ask her what the money was for as he promptly called all his friends to get the cash, even if it was a rarity in this day and age. In fact, Bob had to make over ten calls and drive around the city to take the cash from his friends. Eventually, they gathered the forty grand Zoe needed and had to keep the cash in a large sack."Is that really all you need?" Bob asked her just then, as if worried it was not enough."Yes," Zoe replied."'I'll make a direct withdrawal tomorrow once my bank opens tomorrow," Bob quickly said."You don't have to—""I'm a very generous financier," Bob said regally.He was on the plump side, but he was still somewhat good-looking. His casual wear only made him appear even more of a manchild and naturally affable
Even as Zoe stared at Bob flushing down his neck, she became convinced at that instant that there was a chance he really never messed around with other women."That's a little too fast. I have trouble… keeping up," he stammered. Zoe was a little speechless—who was the sugar baby here again? "Just take me home for now," she said, not fussing about it just then.She was worried that Denzel would have returned by now. "Okay." Bob quickly drove her to the projects where she was staying.But when he actually arrived, he was scowling and could not help asking, "This is where you've been staying?""Yeah." Zoe nodded."Sorry. I didn't know that it was bad for you," Bob appeared remorseful and heartbroken. "I shouldn't have criticized you just now… I would've died a hundred times over if I had to live there."Zoe smiled—that was the best part about Bob.What you see is what you get.Unlike that other man…Zoe thought then that she could probably forget about him forever now.As
Bob was livid.He was worried about letting Zoe trudge up those dimly lit stairs alone, and so, he went after her… only to stumble on the scene that almost gave him an aneurysm!How dare Denzel treat Zoe like that… forcing her to prostitute herself?! 'Motherfucker!'Seeing red right then, Bob rushed forward at Denzel and punched him viciously on the head!He was a drug addict and actually physically frail—only having the strength to abuse women.Against men? He was helpless!Bob soon had him floored, clutching his head and begging for mercy repeatedly. "Please! Please! Please! Stop! I'm begging you—"Zoe really wanted Bob to just kill Denzel right then too. However, that was murder, and they would lose a lot more if that really happened. Putting a hand on Bob's arm, she said, "Stop."Bob was huffing, but he did stop despite really wanting to kill Denzel just then!Still, Denzel lay on the floor, groaning and moaning for a long while before forcing himself up and leaning ag
The next day, Cordy's trial officially began.The media was already making a huge fuss, and it naturally blew out of proportion on the actual day of the trial. Five of the top ten trending searches were about Cordy! When Quinn and Cordy arrived at the courthouse at 8 AM, the stairs towards the main entrance were lined with journalists."Do you need me to handle them?" Quinn asked Cordy just then."No," Cordy replied.Quinn did not say anything else at that, and alighted with Cordy.The journalists charged toward them as soon as they got out, encircling them even as Quinn did her best to shield Cordy."Ms. Sachs! Do you think you can win your trial?""How many years do you think your sentence would be?""Don't you regret your actions? You just ruined a promising career for yourself!""Why weren't you at the Sachs Enterprises anniversary gala days ago? Plum Lang was saying you've cut all ties with the family. Is that really true?""Don't you feel disillusioned with how your
'One day,' Noel thought to herself.One day, she would rise to the top, and trample everyone beneath their feet!"Mr. Levine! What's the reason you've come personally to witness Cordy Sachs' trial?""You're a really busy man, and you've only met Ms. Sachs on occasion. What brings you here?""I was the one who asked Johnny to come with me," Jessica said, butting in amid the journalists' endless questions."Ah, so Mr. Levine is just accompanying his fiancee. Well, Ms. Stuart, what brings you here to Ms. Sachs' trial?" the journalists asked eagerly."I admire Cordy, and my family has been eager to work with Cordy since our business already has a foothold here. It's therefore a pity that this would happen to her, and I've come today to see what becomes of this trial."Jessica's response was very formal, but it did not impede her public persona as a decent, understanding person—which won many points in her favor."Are you saying your family would expand the family business into Nort
A while later, the entire courtroom turned silent as the defendant's party and the prosecutors filed inside.Cordy and Quinn both moved to their designated seats in court.John clearly gulped when he saw Cordy.Jessica was right beside him, and her eyes flashed coldly when she saw his reaction. She was aware that John had been helping Cordy prepare her defense, but the news she received was that he did not make much progress. In fact, Jessica herself doubted he was that good he could turn things around in under two weeks.And once Cordy was sentenced, the Levines would do all they could to prevent a relationship between John and Cordy—even if it killed them.Moreover, once Cordy was thrown into prison, Jessica had a million different 'accidents' prepared for Cordy's inevitable demise.While Jessica hatched her little schemes in her head, the court reporter announced the rules and regulations in the courtroom. "All rise." The judicial assistant announced, as Judge Faden—the ju