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Chapter 32: The Verdict That Shook the Court
The courtroom buzzed gently with murmurs as people filed in, taking their seats one after the other. The soft creak of benches, the rustling of legal files, and the shuffling feet of curious observers filled the air. Reporters clutched notepads, family members whispered prayers, and local residents who had followed the case packed the gallery.This wasn't just another hearing.It was the case the entire city had been whispering about for months. The case that had divided coffee shop conversations and sparked heated debates on social media.At the plaintiff's bench, Jalen sat quietly with his legal team. His dark grey suit was crisp, his face calm but unreadable. Beside him was Greg Mends, his seasoned lawyer, flipping through the file again like someone trying to memorize each line for the last time. Greg's weathered hands moved through depositions and witness statements with practiced precision.Behind them, Sonia sat with a straight face, arms folded across her chest. Her eyes sc
Chapter 31: Breaking All Ties
“Effective immediately. No delay. I want Black Blossom erased from every single ledger linked to the Adesina legacy.”Jalen’s voice echoed through the conference room like thunder.He sat at the head of the table in the pristine executive boardroom of Adesins Corporation. To his left sat Mark Elberton, Director of Operations at CrestGold Beverages, one of the Adesina-owned companies based in Atlanta. To his right, was Ifeanyi Dube, Director of Finance and Strategy at Radiant Autos, also in Atlanta. Across the polished mahogany table was the only woman in the room, Alicia Norman, Chief Administrative Director at AvaLux Skincare, the family’s California-based cosmetic powerhouse.His personal assistant, Seline Arinze, stood quietly by the glass door, her tablet in hand, capturing every decision.“We’re not just pulling out projects,” Jalen continued, his fingers tapping the edge of a file. “I want every share Black Blossom owns in all our companies sold off. If they won’t sell willin
Chapter 30: A Dangerous Offer
It had been two full weeks since the first court hearing.Tiana sat alone in her office, her hands resting on her lap, her mind far away from the blinking screen of her laptop. The room was silent except for the soft hum of the air conditioner above her head.The hearing last Tuesday had gone worse than she imagined.Her brother Andrew had been humiliated. The evidence was overwhelming. Jalen’s team came prepared—videos, statements, even a few witnesses already lined up. Her lawyer had tried, but it was clear they were losing ground fast.The very next day, just as she was trying to process the weight of the courtroom outcome, her lawyer, Barrister Doran Lowell, called her with the last thing she expected to hear.“I’m sorry, Miss Brooks. I won’t be able to continue with the case.”She almost dropped her phone. “What?”“You’ll need to find another lawyer.”“Wait… wait. What are you saying? Why? What happened?”But he didn’t say. He didn’t give her any clear reason, only vague explanat
Chapter 29: Shadows at Her Door
The cameras flashed like thunder.The questions hit her ears like bullets.“Miss Brooks, is it true your brother attempted to murder Mr. Adesina?”“Is your company at risk due to your family’s criminal allegations?”“Can you confirm your brother’s connection to drugs?”Tiana stood frozen in front of the entrance to Black Blossom headquarters, her heels wobbling slightly under her feet. She was still holding her bag, one hand lifted slightly to shield her face, but the reporters showed no mercy.“Do you have a statement for the public?”“Is it true your brother hired over twenty thugs?”The world spun slowly around her. She could barely breathe, let alone speak. Her heart thudded loudly in her ears. For a moment, she thought she might faint.“Please, clear the way! Step back!”Her assistant, flanked by two other staff, charged out of the building, shielding her with their bodies and pushing the crowd back. Slowly, Tiana managed to step into the office building, but the noise from the p
Chapter 28: When the Storm Refuses to End
“Mum, please stand up…”Tiana’s voice cracked as she knelt beside her mother’s lifeless body on the pavement. Her hands trembled, her lips shivering in shock. A moment ago, they were watching the police drive off with Andrew in handcuffs. Now, Evelyn was on the ground, eyes shut, body cold.“Mum, wake up,” she cried, shaking her gently. “Please…”But Evelyn didn’t move.Tiana’s heart pounded. She turned to the people nearby, eyes pleading for help, but none stepped forward. They only whispered among themselves, watching like spectators at a movie scene.Instead helping in any way they could, the people were rather videoing the scene while others whispered in silence among themselves.Tiana reached into her handbag with shaky hands and brought out her phone. She dialed with frantic fingers.“911, what’s your emergency?” the voice on the other end asked calmly.“It’s my mum. She just collapsed… we’re outside Livingston Law Chambers. Please, send help. Please!”“Hold on, ma’am. Help is o
Chapter 27: “You’re Under Arrest.”
"So, this is your idea of being a man?"Tiana’s voice rang across the luxurious office like a whip cracking against stone. Her face was red, her chest rising and falling as her fingers tightened around her handbag.Andrew stood across the room, arms crossed, jaw clenched. He looked ready to spit fire too.It was past 2 PM, and Barrister Lowell's office, meant to be a place for legal deliberation, had turned into a shouting match.Evelyn sat tensely on one of the leather chairs, hands clasped together, eyes moving from her daughter to her son. Barrister Lowell stood beside his desk, trying to maintain composure, though the tension was beginning to rattle even him.“All this nonsense we’re going through now,” Tiana continued, voice sharp and unforgiving, “is because of your stupidity, Andrew. You carried thugs to fight a man who has every legal and financial power to destroy us!”Andrew stepped forward, eyes wide. “So what? He beat me up the day you divorced him! Or have you forgotten h
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