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" Yes me, Get into the car" He said

" Is this a joke or what? Are you kidding me?" She questioned

" Do I look like I'm joking?" He asked

" I don't care about anything you say or do, and you are just a stranger to me, or are you getting revenge about what I did to you?" She questioned

" We  met twice so we ain't strangers anymore" He replied

" I know you are a stalker, how do you know I was here?" She asked

" You don't have to know, it's late already, I just want to give you a lift" He replied

" Really you just want to give me a lift or you want to kidnap me" She responded

" Why will I want to kidnap you, you ain't the president daughter of this country" He replied

" But I'm happy the way I am, so piss off" She said  and stormed off

" She is so stubborn" He said and wind up his window glass

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Cindy waited for thirty minutes at the nearest bus stop

But no bus or cab was seen, she got worried because it's already past 10pm

She kept looking at the road but all to no avail

" I should have followed him, but he is so arrogant" She thought looking at her wristwatch

" He might be a kidnapper and it's not safe to follow a stranger" She mumbled to herself

She was still in her thoughts when Maxwell car suddenly stopped in front of her

" You again, why do you keep bothering me, just leave me alone, I will scream out loud" She said looking around

" You won't see any bus or cab by this time, and no one will hear you scream because it's late already just get into the car and I will drop you home" He replied

" Are you sure you ain't a kidnapper because I don't trust you" She said

" I'm not a kidnapper so you don't have to worry" He replied

She reluctantly carried her bag

The driver came down and he opened the car door

Cindy get into the car, and sat down beside Maxwell

The driver got into car as well and drove off

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*CINDY'S APARTMENT^^

They were silent throughout the drive

" Thanks for the lift" She said

" No worries, good night" He replied

Cindy got out of the car and went inside her house

" Good evening mom" She greeted her mom as she entered

" It's so late, I was so worried about you" Her mother said

" There was so much work at the office so I stay late" She replied

" Ohh you must be so tired" Her mother said

Her mother dished her food and she hungrily ate the food to her satisfaction

After a while, she was done eating, she went to her room to freshen up and slept like a baby

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*KARAOKE**

A lady struggling out of the place covering her clothes because it was torn by someone

She walked quietly and she was crying her eyes out

She walks on the dark streets barefooted

Her body was covered with bruises and her face was swollen and bleeding

It looks like she has been beaten by someone

She was still walking on the street then suddenly her eyes started closing and she instantly collapsed on the street

Few hours later, it was 3AM, she woke up feeling so weak then she stood up in pains and left

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**** BERRY-HILLS COMPANY**

Steven entered his company and all eyes were on him

🗣️This is nuts, I can't believe this

🗣️How could he do such a thing? It's horrible

🗣️Shouldn't he be reprimanded?

🗣️ Is this for real?

Then someone read the news out

" MAXWELL BERRY-HILLS sexually assaulted me, I'm Sarah, I work at a  karaoke, at the karaoke yesterday he sexually assaulted me, He touched and kissed me and I felt humiliated, he touched my bre**sts, my waist and even my b*tt

Steven rushed to the person and gave him a resounding slap

" How dare you read this rubbish" He screamed out

His staffs kept quiet immediately

" You're fired" He yelled at the person and stormed into his office

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*HIS OFFICE**

He stormed in slamming the door behind him

He quickly took his phone and called his lawyer

📞 Get here now

He said and cut the call immediately

Before he knew it, the news has spread all over social media

He kept receiving calls from his investors and his staff phone were also ringing

And his whole company turned to a service care center

His secretary rushed in

" Sir, we are getting a lot of call, what should we do? And our new investors are already backing out on the projects" The secretary said

" Just get the f*ck out of here and solve things out you moron" He yelled

The secretary rushed out immediately

" This mad girl will pay for what she caused me" He said, pacing around his office

Few minutes later, his lawyer entered his office

" Is this true Steven?" The lawyer asked him

" You don't need to know the truth just make things right, I'm losing my investors we need to do something" He replied

" I knew it you really assaulted that poor lady, I have warned you about this but you won't listen, this has become a serious case and it might be taking to the court" The lawyer responded

" You don't have to lecture me on what to do just do the needful" He snapped

" The press will arrive here soon, you just need to do as I say if you want to be saved" The lawyer said

" Just tell me then I will do anything to save myself" He replied

The lawyer whispered someone into his ears

Steven smirked and the lawyer nodded

Immediately the secretary rushed in again

" Boss, the press are here, we told them you ain't guilty but they don't want to listen to us" The secretary said

" I will be there soon" Steven replied and the secretary went out

" Just do as I say" The lawyer said and Steven nodded his head in approval

~ OUTSIDE ~

Steven walked out in tears, with folded hands

🫂 Is this news true?

🫂 Mr Steven did you assaulted the lady?

🫂 Are you guilty of the allegations?

🫂 What were you doing at a karaoke?

🫂 Say something Mr Steven

Steven continued with his tears

🫂 Are you guilty or not?

🫂 Why ain't you talking?

Then Steven spoke up

" What are you talking about? I just brushed against her, I never molested her or do anything to her, she got the wrong idea, you can ask my driver he was with me all through, He knew I never did anything to her, I'm from a respected family so I can't do such to a lady" He said

" She must have seen how rich I was so she cooked up this false information to ruin my career" He added

" The karaoke room was dark, I think I wobbled a little because I was tipsy, I guess I brushed against her or something, I don't remember, I'm telling you the facts and if you don't still believe me you can ask me driver" He said crying profusely

His driver appeared at his back and the press attention got diverted to him

" This is my driver, he has been working with me for years" Steven said

🫂 Mr Steven said that was what happened, Is it true?

🫂 Think carefully before you answer

Then the driver spoke up

" Yes it is true, My boss is innocent, he never did anything to her, yes he was drunk but he is always careful when he is drunk" The driver said

After a while the press aired Steven's statement and the driver's statement on different news channels

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**BACK TO HIS OFFICE**

" You did well" The lawyer said

" Of course now the people will believe my story not hers" Steven burst into laughter

" And your driver was so useful today" The lawyer said

" He always does what I say if not he will lose his child's life" Steven smirked

" And your acting was top notch you should have become an actor instead" The lawyer faced him

" Sure no one dares messes with me and go cost free, and what is the next step? He asked

" We have to get her to release a statement about your innocence then our work is done" The lawyer replied

" How will we make this possible? He asked

" I got this, meet me at Sunrise hotel by 8pm today" The lawyer said and left

" Bingo, Sarah or whatever her name is you messed with the wrong person" He smirked and sat down

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*EDWARD'S KINGS COLLEGE**

~~ CLASS ~~

It was their lunch break so they were about to go to the cafeteria when someone from their class rushed in

" Have you guys seen the news" Lucy said

" What news are you talking about?" Madison asked

" Yes what news?" Natalie asked too

" You guys should check your phones" Lucy replied

And they all checked their phones, they were all surprised but Richard was shocked

" Your brother assaulted someone?" Natalie asked

" Are you a moron? she must be lying, his brother can never do such, she must be in need of money so she faked the news" Madison replied

" Your brother said he's not guilty even his driver agreed with him so that means the girl is lying your brother is the victim" A girl from their class said

" I also didn't believe the news, your brother can't do such" Lucy said

🗣️ I agreed with them, your brother is the victim

🗣️ That lady is the culprit

🗣️ She must be punished

Richard rushed out in tears, he knew something was wrong

" I will go after him" Poppy said and ran after him

But the others too rushed after her including Oliver

Richard ran to the basketball court and sat down on one of the bench

Poppy got there and sat beside him

" I know my brother did it, she is the victim" He said as tears flows out of his eyes

" Just calm down, and stop crying" She replied patting his back

He put his head on her lap still crying

Oliver and others got there

" Stop crying, everything will be fine" Oliver said

" Keep quiet, and leave, we don't need you here" Leo snapped

" You should be the one to stop, Richard is in pain and you still have the guts to fight" Jack said

" Ain't you ashamed of yourself, can't you do without causing trouble" Mason said

" Calm down guys" Oliver replied

" You must be foolish for talking, you ain't needed here so leave you this moron" Leo said

" Enough you guys should keep quiet" Poppy exclaimed

And they kept quiet while Richard continued his tears

They pet him for minutes before he stopped

" I'm fine now, let's go back to class" Richard said and they all left

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*SUNRISE HOTEL** 8PM~~

As Steven got inside he received a text message from his lawyer

He smiled softly and went straight to the room he was called to

[ ROOM 202 ]

When he got their he saw Sarah tied down and her mouth was guard with a tape

He also saw two gigantic man beside her with his lawyer seated

" Wow, look who is here" Steven said

" I told you I got this" The lawyer replied

Steven walked towards Sarah

When he got to her, he angrily removed the tape on her mouth

She groaned in serious pain

" Why did you do something like that? How did you misunderstand so badly? I'm so shocked and angry, but I decided to forgive you since you are just a servant in my eyes, so post a public apology ... and don't make a mistake like that again, Do you understand? He said

" You should be the one to apologize, You should post a public apology! She replied in pain

" You haven't gotten your thoughts in order yet, I see. It's okay I can understand, but it's a fact that you misunderstood, Don't deny that.

Then he moved closer to her

" You really don't know how this world works, People really can't escape their lowly origins, I suppose, Maybe they have lower intelligence or dirty bloods, so be smart" He said

She spat on him

" What do you think you are doing, Asshole? He asked

" A person like you shouldn't live....

" What?

" Like me?

He slapped her and her cheeks became red

" Like me?

" You lowlife

" You bitch...

He said and gave her another resounding slap

This time her mouth burst out in blood

" Calm down" The lawyer said

Then Steven went to sit down

" All you need to do now is to say what I told you then your mother will be save if not she will die and you will also leave this world" The lawyer said

" I know you didn't go to see her in case, she'd be harmed, You haven't heard your mother's voice in a while, Why don't you call her?" The lawyer said

One of the gigantic man gave her a phone, she quickly dialed her mother's number

A tab was already in front of her, showing her mother's rooms

" Hello Sarah, you're calling me for once

" Mom

" I just want to know how you are doing?

" There is so little to do here, I feel bad, I feel like I'm getting paid for nothing

" I'll call you again soon. Sorry

" Don't be sorry, You're just busy

" Love you Sarah

She watched as her mother hung up the call, the man collected the phone from her

" What happens to your mother is all on you" The lawyer said

" This is beyond ridiculous, how could you do this to me" She yelled

" Good bye just keep this in mind your mother's life or the truth" The lawyer said and both him and Steven walked out