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096. The Trial Of The Mayor

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The courthouse was packed to capacity. Cameras flashed from every direction, microphones extended like spears, and the murmurs of the restless crowd echoed through the marble hall. Reporters from every major news outlet had gathered to witness what was being called “The Trial of the Century.”

For years, the Mayor had been the face of the city— charming, eloquent, and seemingly incorruptible. His posters still hung on some streets, fading reminders of a man who once promised reform and honesty. Now, he sat in the defendant’s chair, dressed in an immaculate gray suit, his expression stiff and unreadable. His once- confident posture had been replaced by a quiet tension that betrayed the storm raging inside him.

Across the aisle sat Niccolo. Calm. Unflinching. Dressed in a black suit, he appeared almost untouchable —his presence commanding the room even before he spoke. He didn’t look at the mayor, not once. His focus was on the documents in front of him —the evidence that would decide th

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097. Torment
Ariana sat before the camera, her eyes red and puffy from crying. The curtains behind her were drawn, casting a soft light over her pale face. She pressed record and took a deep breath.“I know what everyone’s saying about my father,” she began, her voice trembling slightly. “But I need you all to listen —he’s not the man the media is painting him to be. Someone set him up. I don’t know who, but I know my father. He’s made mistakes, yes, but he’s not a criminal.”She swallowed hard and wiped her tears. “He’s not perfect, but he worked hard for this city. He didn’t deserve this humiliation.”When she stopped recording, her hands were shaking. She uploaded the video to her social media accounts and pressed post. Within minutes, comments began to flood in.At first, some were sympathetic—_ “Stay strong, Ariana.”_“You’re doing the right thing by defending your father.”But the tone quickly changed._ “So now you’re saying Niccolo framed your father? Unbelievable.”_“You’re as fake as yo
096. The Trial Of The Mayor
The courthouse was packed to capacity. Cameras flashed from every direction, microphones extended like spears, and the murmurs of the restless crowd echoed through the marble hall. Reporters from every major news outlet had gathered to witness what was being called “The Trial of the Century.”For years, the Mayor had been the face of the city— charming, eloquent, and seemingly incorruptible. His posters still hung on some streets, fading reminders of a man who once promised reform and honesty. Now, he sat in the defendant’s chair, dressed in an immaculate gray suit, his expression stiff and unreadable. His once- confident posture had been replaced by a quiet tension that betrayed the storm raging inside him.Across the aisle sat Niccolo. Calm. Unflinching. Dressed in a black suit, he appeared almost untouchable —his presence commanding the room even before he spoke. He didn’t look at the mayor, not once. His focus was on the documents in front of him —the evidence that would decide th
095. Court Summons
The silence in the living room was only broken by the soft ticking of the clock and the hesitant clink of teacups. Niccolo stood by the doorway, his face unreadable, his eyes scanning the room. Ariana sat beside her mother on the cream-colored sofa, watching him with wide eyes. Her father, the mayor, sat across from them, stiff and alert, his jaw clenched.No one knew why Niccolo had called this meeting, but the air was heavy with anticipation.Ariana was the first to speak.“Niccolo… What's this about?” She was surprised because he didn't even call ahead, he just showed up… and that was unusual. He looked at her — beautiful, kind, trusting. And yet, his truth would break something in her.“I needed to say this face-to-face,” he began, voice low but firm. “From the very start… I was never in love with you.”Ariana blinked. Her lips parted, stunned.“I said yes to being your boyfriend because… I was grateful. Even though I saved your life, you were under no obligation to help me… but
094. New Evidence
The knock at the door came sharp and deliberate, not hesitant, not rushed. Just enough weight to show confidence. Niccolo looked up from the file on his desk, the mayor’s face smirking up at him from a photo stapled to the front page. He closed the folder and straightened his jacket.“Come in.”The door creaked open, revealing a tall, sharp featured man in his late fifties. Dressed in a crisp navy suit with a gold tie pin, he looked like he belonged in a courtroom or on the front page of a campaign donor list. His eyes were cold, calculating. It swept the room before settling on Niccolo.“Mr Morrandi,” the man greeted. “When you asked to meet up, I was very confused... since we have no reason to see each other .”Niccolo stood and offered a hand he had no interest in shaking. “Oh don't be like that, I thought we were already acquainted. Although you're right, we don't have any personal business to discuss.”Casella gave a polite smile, though his eyes didn’t move. “And yet you called
093. New Ally
The following morning, the entire city buzzed with talk of Niccolo’s daring rejection. The footage had replayed on every news channel and flooded social media. “Niccolo Morrandi refuses to sell to the mayor!” “A corporate slap to political power!” “Is this the beginning of a rivalry between the city’s two most powerful men?”Ariana watched it all unfold from the comfort of her family’s living room, her father sitting silently beside her, his face dark with humiliation. She felt an ache in her chest as the clips replayed, Niccolo standing tall, composed, confident, while her father stood there speechless before the cameras. The public thought it was a power move; Ariana saw it as unnecessary cruelty.Even if Niccolo didn’t want to accept the offer, couldn’t he have said it with more grace?Couldn’t he have spared her father the embarrassment of that cold “no” on live television?When the mayor rose from his seat and stormed out of the room, Ariana stayed behind, torn between loyalty to
092. A Sudden Offer
The day came sooner than the mayor would have preferred.Cameras lined the freshly painted gates of the orphanage, their flashes blinking like restless fireflies. Reporters jostled for space, their microphones raised high, eager to capture every word and expression. The event had been publicized all week; The Mayor’s Official Donation Ceremony, and the crowd that gathered was far larger than usual.Niccolo arrived first.He stepped out of his car in a dark navy suit, sharp and understated, his expression unreadable as always. The children ran up to greet him, and the sight almost softened his features. Almost. He greeted each one gently before walking toward the podium that had been set up beside the orphanage’s new wing — the one he had personally funded.Ten minutes later, the mayor’s motorcade arrived.The man stepped out, adjusting his tie nervously though he hid it beneath a broad smile. His entourage followed behind, secretaries, bodyguards, and his PR manager. When he caught si

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