Chapter 1
Maingay na opisina at tambak na mga papeles ang bumungad kay Attorney Grey Collins, pagkarating na pagkarating niya. Hindi magkamayaw sa pag-aasikaso ang bawat isa.
Araw ng lunes ngayon at abala ang lahat sa pag-aasikaso ng kaniya-kaniyang nakatuka na kaso.
Malaking firm ang napasukan ni Attorney Collins. Law firm na bansag sa bansa. Dito ibinibigay ang mga mabibigat na kaso. Gaya ng rape, murder, homicide, killings, at iba pa. Lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat na ang mga abogado sa sinabing law firm ay may matataas na credentials, nakapanalo ng maraming mabibigat na kaso at naging representative attorney for national case.
Attorney Grey Collins and Attorney Phoebe Quinn are one of the highest paid attorneys.
If Attorney Collins works for people's justice, Attorney Quinn on the other hand, works for cleaning criminals' hand from their crimes and wickedness.
An archenemy to each other. They have the same job but possess different legacy. Works in the same firm but does not go well in the same rhythm. They hate each other guts, their presence is like a triggering bomb to each other. They cannot stay in one place for a long time without bickering.
Nagkakagulo ang tao sa labas ng firm—may mga taong nag-ra-rally. Mga taong nagsisigaw dala-dala ang pag-as ang sila ay mapakinggan sa wakas. Hindi magkamayaw na sigawan ang bumalot sa tahimik na opisina. Ayon sa kasamahan nila na bagong dating, mga family members daw ito ng biktima sa nasabing medical malpractice.
Kasalukuyang nagkakagulo rin ang law firm dahil sa dagsaang request case laban sa sikat na hospital na tinatawag na Bridgestone Medical Center.
Nagpasa ng petition ang nasabing mga kamag-anak para mabigyan ng pansin ang kasong matagal na pala nilang sinasampa.
“MGA WALANG KUWENTANG ABOGADO! LUMABAS KAYO SA MGA LUNGGA NIYO!”
“KARAPATAN NG TAONG BAYAN, IPAGLABAN!”
“IPAGLABAN! IPAGLABAN! IPAGLABAN!”
“HINAING NG MAMAMAYAN, PAKINGGAN!”
“PAKINGGAN! PAKINGGAN! PAKINGGAN!”
“HUSTISYA PARA SA BUHAY NA NAWALA!”
“HUSTISYA! HUSTISYA! HUSTISYA!”
Sunod-sunod na sigawan sa labas.
The law firm were surrounded by people's madness. They were shouted by anger and vengeance. The crowds were cursing them to death and the more they were ignored, the more their fighting spirits hyped up.
Mabibigat na hininga ang pinakawalan ng mga abogado. They all heard the people's cries, but they treated them a rebel— people who rebel against the law, not knowing their stand. They only believe what they want to believe, even disregarding the people's cries. Among the bunch of attorneys, only attorney Grey Collins paid attention.
Even though he handled a lot of cases, he didn't ignore the case they were requesting. Walang gustong kumuha sa kaso, afraid that they will received the crowd's wrath.
Kaya siya na mismo ang kumuha ng kaso. Sa isip niya, trabaho nila ang pakinggan ang reklamo ng taumbayan at imbestigahan kung ito ba ay totoo o hindi.
Mahirap ipanalo ang kaso, hindi dahil sa nilalaman ng kaso kun'di dahil sa taong sangkot sa naturang kaso. Walang gustong bumangga, walang gustong kumalaban.
Bridgestone Medical Center is a prestigious hospital. Pagmamay-ari ng kilalang pinakamagaling na doktor sa buong mundo. Malakas ang kapit sa nakakataas na hukom at maraming koneksiyon sa iba't ibang organisasyon. Malakas ang koneksiyon kaya hindi basta-basta maipanalo.
And to be summoned in court will give the hospital a biggest scandal na siyang pinakaiiwasan ng may-ari ng hospital. A group of doctors were rumored that they were operating surgeries under the influence of alcohol. All of their patients received an unsuccessful operation.
Whereas, in their last consultation, they were told that they have a high probability of successful operation. No wonder why their family got shocked and enraged.
Sound of flipping pages. Footsteps from left to right. A crowd's nonstop yelling. Piles of papers.
Walang nagtangkang magsalita, walang gustong bumasag sa katahimikan. Tanging ingay lang sa paligid ang siyang nagbibigay senyales na may tao pa sa loob ng opisina.
Lumipas ang ilang oras ng mapasyahan nilang kumain muna ng pananghalian.
Nag-iinat muna si Rachel bago tumayo.
“I'm starving... Bea, let's eat!” Attorney Rachel Santiago suddenly exclaimed, breaking the silence. Bahagya pa itong nakahawak sa kaniyang tiyan, senyales na ito ay nag-aalburoto na sa gutom.
“You go first, susunod ako. Tatapusin ko lang 'to.” Pagtukoy ni Bea sa mga papeles na nasa kaniyang harapan. She just gave Rachel a quick glance before rerouting her eyes back to her desk full of piles of papers.
“Fine...” pagsuko na saad ni Rachel sa kaibigan. “Doon lang ako sa tapat ng firm natin kakain. I-reserve nalang kita ng upuan... sunod ka kaagad,” dagdag pa na saad ni Attorney Rachel Santiago sa kausap.
Attorney Bea Fernandez smiled and nodded eventually.
Tinapos muna ni Attorney Bea Fernandez ang kaniyang ginagawa. Inayos ang papeles at maingat na inilagay sa kaniyang locker. Pinatay ang computer bago ng retouched. Kaunting pulbo at liptint lang ang kaniyang nilagay. At nang makuntento ay tumayo na ito at nagpasyang sumunod na sa kaibigan. Binalingan niya muna ng tingin ang kasamahan nilang si Attorney Grey Collins bago tuluyang lumabas.
As usual, he was wearing his poker face. Eyes still on his papers in front. Eyebrows slightly creased and lips tightly closed.
Bea still staring at him when he unconsciously pouted that made her eyes's go big. How cute! Attorney Collins just pouted. Who would have thought that a beast in court was capable of doing that.
She giggled silently.
Attorney Collins, on the other hand, noticed that he was stared at. That's when he fixed his composure and continue do his things like he didn't pouted at all.
When Bea return her gaze back to Attorney Collins, gone are those expression he had seen awhile ago. What she saw now was a figure of Attorney Collins with his not-pouty lips at all. Now, she wondered if what she saw minutes ago was real or she just simply seeing things. She must be out of her mind.
She composed herself and remove his thought of him before decided to invite him for a lunch.
“Ahm...” nahihirapang sambit nito. Naagaw nito ang atensiyon ni Attorney Collins. Binalingan siya nito ng tingin. Dahil na rin siguro sa gulat ay medyo napalakas ang boses ni Attorney Bea. “W-we will eat lunch outside. Do you want to come with us?” nag-aalangang tanong pa nito. Matapos marinig ni Attorney Collins ang kaniyang paanyaya ay tahimik lang na binalik nito ang kaniyang atensiyon sa pinag-aaralang kaso. Receiving no response as usual, Attorney Bea find her way out. “I will go, then,” saad nito sabay lakad palabas. Sanay na sila sa ganitong klase ng pakikitungo ng lalaki. But it was still a bad habit, you know?
“Suplado!” bulong nito sa hangin.
Nanatiling nakatuon lang ang atensiyon ng lalaki sa kaniyang harapan nang hindi man lamang binalingan ulit ng tingin ang nagpapaalam na kasama. In that certain room, only Attorney Collins, Attorney Fernandez, and Attorney Santiago occupied the space. Hindi kalakihan at hindi rin naman ganoon kaliit ang opisina. Tama lang sa kanilang tatlo.
Sa apat na sulok ng opisina, tanging silang tatlo lang magkakasama buong araw. Ngunit gayunpaman, hindi pa rin nila makakuwentuhan si Attorney Collins. Mailap at malimit ito sa mga tao. Mas gugustuhin pa nitong magbasa buong araw kaysa makipag-kuwentuhan sa mga kasamahan. P'wera nalang kong may kinalaman ito sa kaso. Aside from that, you cannot let him talk. Tanging ang dalawa lamang ang siyang malapit sa isa't isa at nakakapagkuwentuhan tungkol sa iba't ibang bagay na walang kinalaman sa trabaho.
He purposely distanced himself from them. He wants to keep their work private— no string attached. He is against the idea of friendship. For him, there is no such thing as friendship in court. Only person whom you can share the truth with or kind of person you have to distance yourself with. An ally or an enemy, there is nothing in between.
Tinapos na niya ang trabaho niya sa araw na iyon, then wore a civilian attire. Baka matapunan na naman siya ng itlog ng mga taong nag-ra-rally sa labas. Noong nakaraang araw kasi ay pinagbabato ng taong bayan ang mga abogadong lumalabas. Ayon sa kanila, nararapat lang daw yun sa mga abogadong duwag. Duwag para ipaglaban ang hustisya kasama ang mamamayan na piniling isara ang mga mata at takpan ang mga tainga. Mga abogadong nasisilaw sa pera. Mga nagbubulag-bulagan at pinili ng maging bingi sa nangyayari sa paligid.
Tapos na siya sa pag-aayos at pag-rereview ng mga kaso. Nakaramdam naman ito ng matinding gutom, hindi pa kasi ito nakapag-tanghalian. Dumating na rin ang mga kasamahan niya kanina pang mga alas dose y media.
Wearing his civilian attire and his suitcase in his right hand with a backpack. Nakablack pants at jacket lang ito. Malinis ito tingnan sa maputi nitong jacket. Nakacap rin ito kaya hindi halata na abogado. Tahimik lang itong lumabas ng hindi man lamang nagpapaalam sa dalawa.
Ano pa nga ba ang bago sa pakikitungo niya?
Tapos na siya sa araw na ito.
Tinahak niya ang kahabaan ng pasilyo palabas sa kanilang opisina. Naabutan niya pa ang nag-ra-rally sa labas. Thankfully, hindi na siya napansin ng mga ito dahil na rin siguro sa suot niya.Alas tres pa lang ng hapon at hanggang alas singko pa sila dito. Binilisan niya ang kaniyang lakad. Nakaramdam na rin kasi ito ng matinding gutom na hindi naman niya naramdaman kanina. Dahil na rin siguro sa pagiging busy niyang ay hindi na niya nabantayan ang oras. Ika nga nila, 'The brain works better in an empty stomach'. He was to focused on what he was doing that he failed to noticed his growling stomach.
Medyo malayo rin ang condo na tinitirhan niya. Mga isang oras din ang biyahe mula sa kaniyang working place papunta roon. Sakay ang kaniyang puting Lamborghini, pinaharurot niya ang kaniyang sasakyan. Pumunta muna ito saglit sa malapit na shopping mall para bumili ng groceries. Mag-isa nalang siya sa buhay magmula ng mamatay ang kaniyang ama labing-anim na taon na ang nakalipas. Patay na rin ang kaniyang ina mula sa panganganak sa kaniya. He is just an only child.
Kaya malaki ang galit niya sa mga taong nasa likod ng pagkamatay ng kaniyang nag-iisang pamilya, ang kaniyang ama. He promised to himself that he will put his father's death into justice, he is still in search. Aside sa pag-aasikaso niya sa kaniyang mga kaso bilang abogado ay hindi niya pa rin pinagsawalang bahala ang kaso ng sariling ama. Naglilikom na ito ng sariling ebidensiya. Ilang taon na ang nakalipas ngunit hindi niya pa rin nakikita muli ang mga lalaking lumusob sa kanilang tahanan noon. Posibleng ang mga ito ay nangibang-bansa na.
Marami-marami na rin ang ebidensiyang nalikom niya. Ngunit ang mga ebidensiyang ito ay tila ba malayo pa sa katotohanan. May mali, alam niyang may mali dito. Hindi lang normal na pagpatay sa kaniyang ama ang nangyari. Alam niyang may malalim pang rason kung bakit humantong sila sa patayan. It is either may nalaman ang kaniyang ama sa kanila na hindi niya dapat malaman kaya pinatahimik nila ito sa pamamagitan ng pagkitil nn mga ito sa buhay ng kaniyang o hindi kaya may malaking atraso ang kaniyang ama sa kanila at sinisingil lang nila ito. Buhay sa buhay. Alin man sa dalawang posibilidad ang nangyari ay wala siyang ideya at iyon ang dapat niyang malaman.
“5,300.00 pesos po lahat, sir.”
Naputol ang kaniyang malalim na pag-iisip ng magsalita bigla ang cashier. Nasa harap na ito ng counter at tapos ng asikasuhin ang kaniyang pinamimili.
He was so deep in his thoughts that he almost forgot that he was in a middle of the shopping mall, sorrounded by a lot of people.
He composed himself. “Card?” tukoy niya sa kaniyang atm card bilang pambayad.
“Pa-swipe nalang po dito, sir,” magalang na sagot ng cashier habang nilalahad ang kamay sa machine sa harap nito kung saan nakalagay ang pang-swipe ng card.
“Thank you,” magalang na pasasalamat ni Attorney Collins sa kausap.
Matapos niyang magbayad ay dumiretso na ito palabas. Dahil sa rami ng kaniyang pinamimili, kinailangan niya pang gamitin ang SM cart papunta sa kaniyang sasakyan.
He unloaded the cart and put all his groceries at the back of his car. Pagkatapos ay ibinalik na niya sa loob ang cart na hiniram niya.
Pinaharurot niya ang kaniyang sasakyan pauwi ng kaniyang condo unit. Alas singko na ng hapon nang makarating siya. Inayos niya muna ang kaniyang pinamimili bago pumasok sa kaniyang kuwarto. Naligo lang ito saglit at dumiretso na sa kusina para magluto ng kaniyang hapunan.
Nagsaing muna ito ng kanin bago nagsimulang magluto ng beef steak. Ilang minuto lang ang lumipas bago ito naluto. Inayos niya muna ang hapag-kainan at naglagay ng baso, pinggan, kubiyertos at tubig.
Pagkatapos nitong kumain ay naghugas lang ito saglit ng mga pinggang ginamit at pumunta na sa kaniyang sala. Binuksan niya muna ang TV habang komportableng nakaupo sa sofa. Katamtaman lang ang ingay ng telebisyon upang hindi siya ma-istorbo sa kaniyang pag-rereview ng kaso para bukas.
Kasalukuyang pinapalabas ngayon ang nangyayaring commotion sa labas ng korte. They were restless but still shouting at the top of their lungs in order for their cries of asking help to be heard by the authorities.
Sabi nga nila, 'If you want to be heard, then make some noise' na siyang ginagawa ngayon ng taumbayan. They were working on it. They did everything they can do in order to be heard. Kahit pa pinagtatabuyan sila at walang gustong kumuha sa kaso ay hindi pa rin sila nagpapigil. Legal ang pagrarally nila sa labas ng law firm, 'yon nga lang ay hirap silang kumuha ng abogadong tatanggap sa kaso.
They were somewhat felt hopeless sometimes but what makes them keep going are the thoughts that they can make it, that their sacrifices were eventually paid off.
Alas diyes na ng matapos niya ang pag-aaral sa kaso nang mahagip ng kaniyang paningin ang papeles ng kaso na patuloy nilang pinapasa.
They were sending request for trial, every single day. Still consistent even though they slowly losing hoping. They already saw the ending of their case, it was just so unfortunate and they cannot take that, they refuse to accept.
So despite their rentless souls, they continue voicing out their thoughts and wait until their request will be heard. As Attorney Collins flipping up the pages, he saw the light of it. The evidence are sufficient, they just need a strong argument to win the case.
Lagpas isang oras niya ring pinag-aralan ang kaso na balak niyang kunin nang makaramdam na ito ng antok. It was past 11 pm at his eyes awere too close to doze off. Inayos niya lang ang kaniyang mga kagamitan at pinatay ang telebisyon bago pumanhik sa kaniyang kuwarto.
Kakahiga niya lang ng dinalaw na siya agad ng kaniyang antok. Dahil na rin siguro sa matinding pagod kaya siya nakatulog agad. Mahimbing itong natutulog. Nakapatay ang buong ilaw ng kaniyang kuwarto maliban sa lampshade sa gilid ng kaniyang kama.
Sa gabi lang ito tuluyang nakakapagpahinga mula sa trabaho kaya siguro diretso-diretso ang tulog nito hanggang kinaumagahan.
He was too workaholic that he even forgot how to take a rest. Mas gusto niyang igugol ang sarili sa trabaho kaysa ibakqnte ang oras at mag-isip ng ano-anong mga bagay.
Chapter 2 An early morning. The birds are chirping. A cold wind. Then a man in his pajamas still lying on his bed, enjoying the embrace of his own blanket. Sleeping soundly. Then his alarm clock suddenly rings and wakes him up. Masarap ang tulog niya. Kaya nasa mood ito ng gumising. Nag-toothbrush muna ito bago naligo. Pagkatapos lang ng ilang minuto ay natapos na rin ito. Time check, 5:00 am. Masyado pang maaga. Kaya ginawa muna niya ang kaniyang daily routine. Naka-short at sando lang ito. Kumuha lang ito ng towel at isang tumbler at nilagyan ng tubig bago pumasok sa exercise room. Nag-iinat muna ito bago sinimulan ang kaniyang workout session. Nang ma-satisfied na ito sa pag-wawarming ay pum'westo na ito sa may weightlifting area. Sa bawat pagtataas-baba niya sa hawak na barbell ay makikita ang kakisigan ng lalaki. Maganda ang hugis ng kani
Chapter 3 The three judges walked mightily amidst the chaos. They settled themselves in their assigned seats. Ang kaninang maingay na paligid ay unti-unting tumahimik. Napuno ng tao ang loob ng korte. The protesting outside the law firm days ago became the talk of the town. It spread like a wild fire. It caught the media's attention. It even featured in media news. The protest paved way to public trials. It known to be discussed in public to finally put end to the rumors. Bridgestone Medical Center's involvement is like a fuel to the fire. Imagine the power it holds. Bridgestone Medical Center is not just an ordinary hospital. They are not just treating known illnesses but also unknown and newly discovered disease. It is rare that market doesn't have treatment or any medicine for it yet. Bridgestone Medical Center
Chapter 4 "Yes, Your Honor!" sabay na saad ni attorney Collins at attorney Lucas. "Proceed." Maayos ang tindig ni attorney Collins. Nag-uumapaw sa otoridad ang presensiyang dulot nito. "So in September 13, 2020, a multiple surgeries happened in Bridgestone Medical Center. Six patients to be exact, undergone surgeries under great doctors," huminto muna saglit si attorney Collins at bahagyang tiningnan isa-isa ang anim na magagaling na doktor. Napayuko ang mga ito at nahihiyang salubungin ang titig ng tanyag na abogado. "Their patients received one thing in common..." pambibitin niya na siyang nagbibigay ng matinding tensiyon sa lahat. "An unsuccessful operation," dugtong nito. There was a long pause of silence until... attorney Collins broke the ice. "Looking back, as I visited the house of the ber
Chapter 5"Attorney Lucas Winterlake. I'm glad to finally meet you... again, attorney."His forehead creased.He turned his back and faced attorney Lucas.Sa nakakunot nitong noo, binalingan niya ng tingin ang nagsalita.Sa mga matang nagtatanong, ay mariin niyang tinitigan si attorney Lucas.Nanatiling nakalahad ang kamay nito, na hindi man lang tinanggap at binigyan-pansin ni attorney Collins.Ibinababa nito ang kaniyang kamay at tipid na napangiti nalang sa naging reaksiyon ng lalaki."Easy, easy!" natatawang sambit ni attorney Lucas. Nakataas ang mga kamay nito na nagpapahayag ng pagsuko.Nanatili ang seryosong mukha ni attorney Collins. Hindi niya pinutol ang mariing titig sa kaharap.'Who are you?' tahimik na bulong ni attorney Collins sa sarili."A research
Chapter 6 Sinag ng araw ang sumalubong kay attorney Lucas pagkagising. Bigla itong napaupo sa gulat ng makitang pa-late na ito sa trabaho. Bahagya pang sumakit ang ulo nito sa biglaang paggalaw. Hindi na ito nag-abalang kumain at naligo na lamang bago pumanhik paalis papunta sa kaniyang trabaho. Napuyat ito kaka-review sa panibagong kasong hawak niya. This time, he took the defense side. Linggo na rin ang lumipas nung huling usap nila attorney Collins at attorney Lucas. Hindi na rin sila nakapag-usap muli sa personal sa kadahilang umuwi na pabalik sa ibang bansa si attorney Lucas. Doon kasi talaga siya nagtatrabaho. Pumupunta lang ito sa Pilipinas sa tuwing nagkakaproblema ang hospital. They talked with each other through phone call. This is how their conversation went, a week ag
Chapter 7 Isang linggo na rin ang lumipas simula noong nangyari ang insidente. Attorney Collins is confident in his case as he always do. Nalaman niya na ang gusto niyang malaman pagkatapos ng pagtatanong niya sa suspek, na siyang kliyente niya. Hawak na niya ang baril at isang kalabit lang ng gatilyo ay puputok na ito. Kung sino man ang tinutukan niya nito ay nasisigurado niyang matatamaan. Sapul at walang mintis. He can attract the culprit just using his logical mind. Without giving them the chance to notice what he is up to. He can play a game without being involved. He was just simply controlling their minds. He is watching them. He is good at that. Even if he is not actually involved in the game, he can still foresee each opponent's next move and the outcome of the game even
Chapter 8 Two days had passed when attorney Collins finally gathered all the evidences he needed for his upcoming case. Ngayon gaganapin ang araw ng paglilitis, kung saan bibitawan na ng mga punong hukom kung anong parusa ang dapat ipataw sa maysala. The group of people gathered inside the court as they witnessed how the justice system works when attorney Collins is present. Maingay at may kaniya-kaniyang konklusiyon ang bawat isa. They have their own idea of him— Mr. Meldred Luis. They already seen him as the culprit of the crime. Without knowing the real story. They already paint him as the bad guy. Judging him only by the small part they witnessed. Without seeing the other side of the angle. 'Humans mentality' Bulong ni attorney Collins sa sarili. Napailing nalang ito ng masaksihan ang samu't saring reaksiyon narinig mu
Chapter 9 December 30, 2020 (Wednesday) Kakatapos lang ng kasong hinawakan ni attorney Collins. As usual, he won the case. His client proven guilty. At the end of the day, he received a lot of compliments and recognitions from his colleagues for doing such a great job. No one really knows who the real culprit is. And attorney Collins successfully found him. The turn of events is quite unexpected. It received a loud applause from the audience. Who would think that the culprit is just one them? Trying to fit in among them. The evidences is successfully hidden. Mr. Vergara spend a lot of money to cover up his crime. Walking freely amidst the people like a free man. For days, he enjoyed his freedom walking around. While Mr. Luis suffered in his stead. Nakayuko
Chapter 26"I thought we are here to talk things out, not to get you drunk," Attorney Grey Collins lectured, as he snatched the glass of whiskey out from Attorney Phoebe Quinnʼs grip."You won't understand," Attorney Quinn responded, trying to snatched back the whiskey she was drinking but Attorney Collins was too quick to notice so he moved it out of her reach."Then, let me understand," he fought, still holding the glass away from her reach.His voice was too gentle that you cannot detect irritation in it."Talk to me. Explain it to me," he asked."Let me understand, hmm?" he uttered trying to convince her to open up."It wasn't that easy!" she shouted as tears started to poured down from her poor little eyes.Attorney Collins nodded understandingly and drop the case. He is trying to be the big man here. He knew it wasn't the case Attorney Quinn is trying to convey, she didn't mean to shout at him. He knew, it was perhaps the alcoholʼs doing and he was trying hard to ignore it.He s
Chapter 25“Are we all set now?” the middle-seat-judge asked. "If yes, then can I request the attorney of the both partys to step forward?" he added."Yes, Your Honor!" Attorney Collins and Attorney Quinn answered in unison."As we start our court session today, I'm expecting you both to do your best. You may not be in the same page but you can still work in line of your job description. To uncover the truth and let the justice prevail," the middle-seat-judge paused as he eyed both of the judges to warn them to not do stupid things."I'm rooting for the both of you. Together, let's solve this case and finally put an end to it..." he announced.Citizens were all gathered around to witness how the court will give its conviction.This case was long overdue, a lot of people lives got tangled with this case and ended up being framed up and worst, killed.As a public court servant, their aim is to let the people live in peace. Not to be anxious everyday of what danger could be waiting for t
Chapter 24“Welcome to our law firm, Attorney Rouge Dwayne. It is indeed an honor to have you here with us. Feel free to roam around,” Attorney Collins welcomed.Pormal na pagbigay bati ni Attorney Collins. Ang gaan ng pakiramdam niya sa araw na 'yon sa kaisipang wala itong bitbit na gawain o tungkulin na dapat gampanan.It feels like the weigh he was carrying throughout the years has been lifted up. For how many years he have been working hard, it will be his first time to take a leave for a longer time. And it feels so good to be freed from work.Para siyang nakawalang ibon sa hawla, pagkatapos ng ilang taong pagkakakulong.Today
Chapter 23“You did well. Thank you for your hard work, Attorney Collins,” the presiding judge congratulated.The presiding judge was impressed by him. Indeed, he trusted the right person.“I did what I ought to. Thank you, Your Honor!” Attorney Collins responded as they exchange handshakes.Attorney Collins may be cold but he appreciates all their compliments in a way that makes him proud of himself.It melts his heart knowing that he accomplish something not just for himself but for anyone who needs help. That alone helps him find his purpose in life.He failed to save his father's life. So he decided to give them the favor. In them, he can at least do things that he is capable of doing.It is his way to console his younger self for not doing his best. Now that he was given a chance to showcase his talent in court
Chapter 22“Good to see you again, Mr. Lee. Hang in there, we will get through this,” Attorney Collins comforted.They are currently facing each other, face-to-face inside the visiting room. Mr. Lee wore his jail uniform, but then, he was smiling when he face Attorney Collins.He is a lot better now, Mr. Amfed Lee they mean. Thanks for Attorney Collins, it is not possible if not for him. He did all the works and now they are too close to winning, no doubt that.Sinisigurado nilang nasa kanila ang huling halakhak. Through Attorney Grey Collins, everything is possible with him. Power and authority may have the ability to bend the law but Attorney Collins hold the sense of justice, so who will win against him?May hindi mapantayang kapangyarihan man ang nasa kabilang panig na kalaban nila, na kayang manipulahin ang batas... But Attorney Collins never feel threaten
Chapter 21“Nah, he cannot do that. Suicide, really? That's absurb!” Treton exclaimed as a matter of fact.He just cannot grasp the idea of Mr. Aaron doing that, if ever. Nakasama niya ito sa loob ng ilang taon and without any doubts, they can confidently say that he cannot do that or rather not to. He was not a man like that, the Mr. Aaron they knew despised that idea the most.“He loves his life too much. He even gave us an earful one time when we were too close on giving up on our lives,” Cheska butted in, after being silent for a long time.She stated it smiling as she vividly recalled what happened in the past, how Mr. Aaron Lee lectured them when he was still alive. She remembered it crystal clear like it only happened yesterday. Those kind of memories are one of a kind, a rare memories that is worth keeping.Iyon 'yong oras na tambak sila sa trabaho, kaliwa't kanan na reports ang kailangan nilang tap
Chapter 20“Good day, Mr. Lee! Glad to finally meet you,” Attorney Collins greeted.Kasalukuyan silang nasa loob ng interrogation room and it was the first time they met to talk about the case. Palapit na rin kasi ang kaso kaya kailangan nilang mag-usap dalawa para makagawa na ng plano.“Nice to meet you too, Attorney Grey Collins. I heard about you a lot,” balik na bati ni Mr. Lee. He was returning the favor, he treated Attorney Collins with respect and someone he looked up to.Mr. Lee was on his jail uniform, he is still under the police custody until he is not yet proven innocent and not guilty. Just until then, they held him captive.Attorney Collins nodded.“About the case... Mr. Winston gave me a short briefing about your situation,” Attorney Collins paused as he wander his eyes around, being careful not to be heard by someone. Their case is confidential and the informat
Chapter 19 Napabuga lang ng malalim na hininga si Mr. Jared. Kasalukuyan silang nasa secret quarter kasama si Attorney Collins, Mr. Winston at ang dalawang tauhan ni Mr. Jared. Prente at tahimik lang na nakaupo si Attorney Collins sa isang swivel chair. Malalim ang iniisip at tila ba nasaang lupalop na naman ng mundo tinangay ang naglalakbay na isipan nito. Si Mr. Jared ay nanatiling nakakunot ang noo at pabalik-balik ang lakad sa harapan, hindi mapalagay at tila ba balisa. Ang dalawang tauhan nito ay nakatulala lang sa gilid at nagmumuni-muni kung ano ang sunod na gagawing habang. Naghihintay lang sa utos ni Mr. Jared. On the other hand, Mr. Winston was on his phone... probably calling his most trusted staff to take care of the restaurant while he is still not around. “Hello, Ms. Maggie?” unang bungad ni Mr. Lee sa kabilang linya. Ms. Maggie, his cashier and his most trusted staf
Chapter 18 Matipid na tango lamang ang ginawad nila Attorney Collins at ng lalaking kararating pa lang sa isa't-isa. Their own way to acknowledge each other's presence. Bahagya pang lumingon sa likod ang lalaki at sinenyasan ang kung sino para pumasok at kunin ang lalaking nakamaskara. The man who came just minutes ago didn't wear his usual attire. He was currently on disguise to hide his identity for some reason. They cannot take the risk to reveal his identity in the midst of situation they were in at baka ikapahamak niya pa ito. Lalo na ngayon na may intruder silang kasama. His identity might be used against them at ayaw niyang dumating sila sa punto na ganoon nga ang mangyayari. The case he and Attorney Collins currently working is no ordinary. At lahat ng involved sa kaso ay walang kasiguraduhan ang kaligtasan. You just have two choices to make. Either to reveal yourself and attract