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Chapter 35: When the Mask Falls Off
Tiana sat in the living room like a statue. Her hands clenched tightly into fists, her chest rising and falling as if the air had suddenly become scarce. Her entire body shook, not from fear, but from something far worse, betrayal.Still in the dark blue suit she wore from work, she hadn’t even thought of changing. The weight of what she saw earlier at the mall refused to leave her mind. Her mother. Laughing like a schoolgirl. With Arturo of all people.From the dining area came the unmistakable sound of cutlery clinking against a ceramic plate.“Why are you panting like a stray dog?” Andrew’s voice rang out, thick with a mouthful of rice and stew.Tiana said nothing.He continued, still chewing, “Did someone chase you home? Or your new boyfriend left you?”She shut her eyes, counted to five, and inhaled sharply.Not today.Andrew didn’t know anything. He didn’t understand anything. He wasn’t worth it.As far as she was concerned, Andrew’s main skill was eating. If there was a caree
Chapter 34: What the Eyes Saw
Laughter spilled from Tiana's office like champagne from a shaken bottle, rich and effervescent in the late afternoon air.She and Arturo sat across from each other, the warm glow of accomplishment painting their faces in golden hues. Her black stiletto heels were kicked off carelessly under the mahogany desk, and a bottle of aged red wine stood half-empty between them. Arturo looked every bit the powerful man he was in this moment. His senator's outfit was still crisp despite the long day, the navy blue fabric holding its perfect lines. His red chieftain cap satcarefully on his graying head, a symbol of his traditional roots and political authority. "You see, Tiana," he said, his deep voice carrying a note of satisfaction as he chuckled and reached for the wine bottle. The liquid poured smoothly into her glass, the sound almost musical in the quiet office. "When you play the game right, even your enemies will serve you. They become pawns without even realizing it."Tiana smile
Chapter 33: The Strange Man on Red Cap
"Why didn't you tell me?!"The voice from the phone thundered so loudly through the receiver that Sonia, seated across the dining table, looked up from her toast with startled eyes.Jalen sighed deeply, closing his eyes briefly as he held the phone to his ear. The weight of the morning was already pressing down on him. "Mama, I didn't want to stress you. You know how you get when—""Oh, so I'm now someone you hide stress from, ba?" she snapped, her voice cutting through his explanation like a blade. "Don't give me that nonsense, Jalen! I watched that whole circus on TV yesterday. The entire court session. I couldn't reach you since then. My body was shaking throughout the night. My only son, being dragged through mud in court by that shameless girl and her troublesome family. And you're there telling me you can handle it?!"Jalen winced, pulling the phone slightly away from his ear. His mother's voice carried the particular brand of fury that only came from deep worry mixed with disa
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
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