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148: Is this Karma?

Author: Marywan
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-02-07 18:30:24

E M O R Y

I was seated in a room, my lawyer, Mr. Jeremy and his lawyer and Michael were in the same room.

We were all sitting around a table.

And the silence was unbearable.

The tension was thick.

"We are gathered here to discuss the final settlement."

"As we have already informed you, the case will begin tomorrow, and this is your last chance to come up with a reasonable settlement. We don't want to take the matter into a court trial. If we can settle this today, it would save everyone a lot of trouble. So, I'll give you a minute to think about our offer." Mr. Jeremy's lawyer said.

They both turned to look at me, waiting for my response.

I looked at Michael, who was staring at me with a straight face. He was looking at me with a blank expression, and there was nothing there, no emotions. No remorse, no concern, no pity.

He was cold.

He was not on my side, and he wasn't fighting for me.

I turned back to Jeremy. "We don't have to do this. I swear to never use those chemicals for my pr
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