Chapter 26

The next day at the court,the judge gave his verdict: Mr Harrington was found guilty of product piracy and defamation. He was ordered to pay damages he has made to Mr Sterling's company.

The judge ordered him to close down his company for some months, he should not think of working for a given period of months.

The court rose after the judge's order.

As they left the courtroom, Sera felt a mix of emotions. Relief that the truth is finally out but also the fear of what would happen next.

Seraphina saw her dad's triumphant smile as they walked out of the courtroom. She knew that this feud was far from over. This feud between their families was far from resolved. It was just the beginning.

Mrs Vanessa held Sera's hand when she saw Alex, she dragged Sera far from where her dad and his lawyer were.

“ Is he not that your friend?” She asked curiously.

“ Yes, Mom, he is. Please don't tell Dad about it,” she pleaded.

“ I don't think you're just friends because he's been staring