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“Good evening Lara” Clark says, as he settles into the back seat, simultaneously placing his bag on the floor. “Good evening” I reply, curtly before looking away gazing out the windows.Clark sighs, “we’ll be stopping at leve street, there are some documents I need to get there” he says to the driver. “Would that be our only stop, or do we have more stops?” I ask, with an annoyed tone, feeling surprised with myself immediately the words leave my mouth.He nods, ignoring my tone, “yeah, after that we can go home” he says, pulling out his phone as he busily texts someone. “Or maybe I could just get down here, not sure what could happen next with you” I mutter under my breath.“Please let yourself out” he mutters, out of the driver's hearing causing me to shoot him an annoyed look. “Please let's stop here” I say, giving Clark a determined look as the driver immediately stops at the curb looking confused at my sudden instruction.“Thank you” I say before getting out of the car. The moment
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“Good morning ma’am” one of the maids says at the sight of me as she attempts to assist with my bag. “Good morning. Thank you for your assistance but I can manage” I reply, walking past her as I make my way to my room.Dropping my bag on the table, I move towards the closet to choose my outfit for the day. After a few minutes of deliberation I finally decide on a designer pink blouse paired with plain black trousers which I carefully place on the bed.A knock on the door pulls my attention away from my outfits and to the door as I walk towards it. “Who’s that?” I ask, waiting tentatively at the door. “It’s me” Clark replies, flatly.“Oh, come in” I say, pulling the door open revealing Clark who’s fully dressed for work. “Is anything the matter?” I ask, standing by the door as he remains rooted to the entrance.He shakes his head, “everything is fine” he replies, walking past me and settling on the sofa. “Okay, so why did you come to see me?” I ask, shutting the door behind me before s
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Alice smiles, “I’m not sure why, but this contract seems more lucrative than our usual business contracts. Why don’t you give me details?” She asks. I nod, “yeah it is, it’s our biggest contract yet. I wanted to fill you in before we met the client, but it was rather impromptu”.“Yeah it was, but Mr Calvin didn’t give the vibes of a writer, rather that of a manager” she says, causing me to nod as I acknowledge her words. “Calvin is the co- ceo with Celia of DV writing agency” I state, looking at her, as acknowledgement registers with her.“You’ve heard of them right?” I ask, “of course” she replies eagerly, “they are the biggest writing agency in Yula and a lot of top writers signed with me” she explains with excitement.I nod, “you’re correct and the best part is that we are now partnered with them for the duration of the contract. They want us to be the promotion agency for all of the writers in their company” I explain.“This will generate a lot of revenue, but most importantly it
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My eyes shift to the door as the sound of knocking pulls my attention. “Who’s that?” I ask, sitting down while ensuring that I’m appropriately covered. “It’s me” Clark answers with a gruff voice.“Oh please come in” I say, my eyes fixed on the door pathway as he makes his entrance. “Good evening Clark, how was your day?” I ask with a smile. I’ve come to peace with the fact that there’s no hope for love in this marriage and like it’s popularly said, the truth will set you free and appears to be my case.“It was okay” he replies, with a tired voice as he leans against the sofa. “Are you fine?” I ask, my eyes narrowing as I watch him. He nods, “I am fine, I’m just a little tired. Nothing good sleep can’t help” he replies, mustering a smile.“Alright, so why have you come to see me?” I ask, cutting to the chase. In the past few weeks Clark and I have made little effort to seek out each other. We don’t have breakfast in the dining room anymore but in our rooms, meaning that we rarely see
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“So how are things between you and Clark?” Lai asks, his tone serious. I shrug, “it’s been so-so” I say truthfully, “we don’t really get to see each other as we don’t stay in the same room” I explain.“And when did that start?” He asks, his features expressing that he’s concerned. “Just a few weeks ago, after we returned from your birthday weekend” I say.“He was developing feelings for me, so he decided to limit our contact to prevent it from getting more serious” I state. Lai looks confused, “I mean isn’t that like a good thing, you get to increase your business prospects like the initial plan and also get to have a true companion in one another. It’s basically eating your cake and having it” he exclaims, throwing his hands up in annoyance.I chuckle, “he doesn’t want to have children and he believes that I’ll only be more hurt if we get emotionally attached” I say. “And are you emotionally attached to him?” He asks.I shrug, “not sure to be honest. I have not bothered to give it a
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“Come in” Clark responds. I push the door knob down, letting myself into his room. My eyes gravitate towards the room as I take into cognisance my environment, “nice interior” I comment, settling on the edge of the bed due to the absence of a sofa.“Thanks” he says, shutting his laptop and focusing his full attention on me, “do you need something he asks?”. I nod, slowly moving my head, “not exactly but I do have a request to make” I respond awkwardly.“Okay, what is it?”, I smile, feeling a little awkward to be making a request of him when we haven’t even spoken to each other in weeks. “Lara!” He says, pulling me from my thoughts.“Apologies” I smile, “I actually came to ask if you’ll be available this Wednesday” I say, before pausing as I study his facial reactions. “Why?” He asks, his face stoic.“My company is having a celebration event to celebrate our biggest contract yet with DV writing agency and I’m sure you know how these events can be. I’m sort of required to show up with m
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Lara’s POV“Good evening everyone” I say, taking my time to scan the room before resuming my speech, “I really appreciate everyone who made time to be here. I’m most especially grateful for my husband” I say, holding eye contact with Clark before continuing.“My parents” I say, smiling at both Clark and I’s parents who are seated together at a table, “my family” I say, winking at Lai and Belle, “and most importantly my staff, we wouldn’t be here to celebrate the contract with obtained with DV without them” I say, before pausing.“But aside from the contract, we are here to celebrate something remarkable. We just received news that SignaBook is currently the second top book promotion company in all of Yula”The crowd erupts into cheers and applause as they celebrate the news, the flashes go crazy as the media takes several pictures commemorating this moment.“This is an exceptional growth for me, my staff, the business and to everyone who supported us throughout our journey.”“We have
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“Thank you for coming” I say, smiling at Clark as we head home. He nods, “you’re welcome, it was a successful event” he replies with a smile on his face.“Congratulations on your company’s new position” he says, briefly turning to face me. “Thanks” I reply tiredly as I stifle a yawn. “You’ve had a long day” he states, “yeah” I mutter, my body feeling like it’s slowly shutting down as I struggle to keep my eyes open.“Why don’t you rest on me” he says, moving closer to me, “are you sure?” I ask, covering my mouth as I yawn. He nods, “it’s just till we get home” he replies.“Thanks” I reply, moving closer to him, before resting my head on his shoulder to make myself comfortable.“Lara” Clark says, gently tapping me, “yeah” I mumble, my eyes still closed as I snuggle against him. He sighs, pulling me to a sitting position, “we are home Lara, we have to get down” he says, keeping me in an upright position.“Alright” I reply, freeing myself from his grasp before grabbing my bag from the se
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“Where are you heading to?” Clark asks, a confused look on his face as he rises to his feet, his brow furrowing slightly. “To the office,” I state, my tone laced with surprise at his question. It’s almost as if he can’t believe I’d choose to dive straight into the investigation on a day like today.“Today?” He asks, his voice tinged with disbelief. “Yeah, the sooner I get started with the investigation and communication approval, the sooner the lies made by Alice can be revealed.” I can feel the urgency in my words, the determination to clear the air and gather sufficient and compelling evidence.He nods, a spark of understanding igniting in his eyes. “Alright, I’ll come with you. Thank you so much for your time and dedication,” he says, his voice steady and sincere as he exchanges handshakes with both Becky and Elvis.“Yeah, thank you. I’ll contact you as soon as I can,” I say, exchanging firm handshakes with Elvis. Then, I turn to Becky, pulling her into a warm goodbye hug, “Take ca
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“And what is the conversation with the HR team meant to achieve?” I ask, slightly leaning in as I wait for Becky’s response. Her face scrunches up a bit, which is a very common trait that she shows when she is thinking, and I can’t help but find it endearing. “Speaking with the HR unit helped us understand the hiring process and if there was any bias involved,” she explains, her tone growing more animated as she continues. “This could help us prove to the court that Alice brought Rita into the firm for ill intentions. If we can show that there was favouritism or a lack of proper procedure in Rita’s hiring, it’ll cast doubt on her credibility. We need to establish that her testimony is tainted by her connection to Alice, which means her words can’t be trusted by the court since she’s not independent from any of the parties involved in the case.”I nod, absorbing her words, feeling the gears in my mind turning. “So, if we can uncover any discrepancies in the hiring process, it not onl
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“Good afternoon, Mr. Clark,” Elvis says, his voice warm and inviting as he stretches out his hand for a handshake.“Good afternoon, Elvis,” Clark responds, meeting his grip with a firm yet friendly shake, the corners of his mouth lifting into a light smile that hints at a shared camaraderie. “And it’s just Clark,” he adds, his tone casual and approachable.Elvis nods appreciatively, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. “Apologies, afternoon Mrs..” he begins, but before he can finish, I interject with a playful smile, “Afternoon, Elvis!” “It’s just Lara,” I continue, teasingly cutting him off. “What’s up with him today? He never calls me Mrs.” I chuckle, shaking my head in mock disbelief as I turn to face Becky. “Good afternoon!” I exclaim, pulling her into a tight embrace. She shrugs lightly as I finally release her from my embrace. “How are you doing?” I ask, gesturing for us to settle onto the plush sofa. She smiles, her expression brightening the room. “Quite fulfilled,” she
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“Didn’t you notice that there were no media personnel in the room?” Clark asks, his smile widening. I shake my head, feeling a twinge of embarrassment. “I didn’t take notice since I came in at the last minute. I know that most court cases are open to the public, so I just sort of assumed that they were there,” I state, my voice trailing off as I glance around the room.He shakes his head, “well, they weren’t. I personally requested the court to make the case a private trial, with only the necessary attendees being allowed to view the proceedings.” “Really? And when did you do this?” I ask, intrigued by the proactiveness of the man before me. There’s something admirable about his initiative, and it makes me curious about his deeper feelings for me. “Two weeks before the court case,” he replies, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that suggests he’s not merely following protocol but doing this for a deeper reason. “It takes a week to apply and process the documents submitted
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Clark walks towards me, his presence radiating warmth as he wraps me in his embrace, pulling me close as he slides his arms around my waist. “What’s wrong?” he asks, his voice laced with concern, turning his face just enough to catch a glimpse of mine, searching for the truth behind my silence.I shake my head gently, feeling the weight of my thoughts as I release myself from his comforting hold. I turn to face him fully, wanting him to see the turmoil swirling in my mind. “Nothing, really. I’m just thinking about the court case hearing from last week Monday,” I say, letting out a heavy sigh that seems to carry all the tension I’ve been holding inside. “I’m sorry,” I say, frowning deeply, my face a canvas of worry as I replay the events in my mind. The way Alice and her lawyer, Rick, manipulated the entire situation feels like a bitter pill to swallow. “I can’t believe they would twist the entire story to their advantage like that,” I continue, my voice tinged with frustration. “To m
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“Describe your workplace?” Rick asks, leaning forward with false curiosity. “My workplace is a calm yet bustling environment,” Rita replies, pausing as if carefully considering her next words before she continues to speak.“There’s always a whirlwind of tasks to tackle, but what truly sets it apart is Mrs. Lara. She has this incredible knack for balancing the workload for everyone. She ensures that we have designated days off to recharge, organises team bonding activities that really bring us closer together, and even surprises us with generous bonuses that make all the hard work feel worthwhile”.He nods, a glint of curiosity in his eyes, “Last question, what was the request Mrs. Lara made of you concerning Miss Alice?” he asks, his gaze piercing. “Mrs. Lara had asked me to look for a new apartment for Miss Alice,” she replies, her tone deceptively calm, but I can sense the tension beneath her words.“Do you have proof?” he inquires. I frown, listening intently as the lies spill out
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Each step toward the stand feels like a journey through quicksand, my heart racing as I approach the place where I must lay bare my truth. The stand looms ahead, a symbol of both vulnerability and strength, and as I finally take my position, I remind myself that this is my moment to speak out, to reclaim my story amidst the swirling chaos of accusations.“Good day, Mrs. Lara Rique,” Rick says, turning to face me. I nod, taking a few seconds to steady my nerves, feeling the weight of the moment pressing down on me. “Good day, Mr. Rick,” I reply, my voice steady, carefully masking the turmoil of nerves swirling inside me like a storm.“I’d like to ask a few questions. I only require a yes or no response. Do you understand, Mrs. Lara?” he asks, his tone clipped and formal. I nod, but a flicker of annoyance ignites within me at the demeaning way he addresses me. “Yes, I do,” I reply, my voice firm, even as I feel a rush of emotions battling within. He nods, his expression unreadable. “Gr
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Rick nods thoughtfully, his brow furrowing slightly as he steps back, steepling his fingers. "And how was your stay in her home?" he asks, his voice smooth yet probing. I lean forward, my heart racing with anticipation, eager to catch the web of lies that I know will spill from her lips this time. I can almost see the gears turning in her mind as she concocts a story that I’m sure will be as elaborate as it is false. The corners of her mouth twitch, betraying the confidence she tries to project.“My stay in her house was wonderful in the beginning, and I was very grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Rique for their generosity towards me,” she says, her voice softening as she hangs her head down, a hint of vulnerability creeping into her demeanour. “But…” she trails off, leaving the air thick with unspoken tension. “But what?” Rick asks, his tone sharp and inquisitive, pressing further.“Mr. Clark kept on making advances towards me,” she continues, her voice trembling slightly as she pretends to
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A look of intrigue colours my face as I wait, my heart racing, to hear what she has to say—nothing but lies, of course, but I can’t help but feel the tension in the room as she finally takes her seat at the stand.Rick, with his trademark eloquence, leans forward, his voice steady yet commanding, “Please tell the court your relationship with Mrs Lara Rique,” he asks.She nods, her expression shifting from composed to sober as she begins to speak. “I’m an employee of Mrs. Lara,” she states, her voice trembling slightly. “I’ve been working for her for quite a while now, and I’ve been nothing but loyal to her. You can ask any of the employees; they’ll tell you the same.” Her words come out in a rush, as if she’s trying to convince not just the court but herself as well. “I don’t understand why she’s trying to charge me to court now,” she continues, her voice cracking under the weight of her feigned distress. Suddenly, she bursts into tears, fake tears spilling down her cheeks like a we
