Chapter 47: The Obsession–2
“Who? Who’s getting engaged?” Jason sounded completely baffled.
I closed my eyes, the name almost too painful to speak. “Olivia.”
“What?!” Jason’s shock exploded through the phone. “Olivia? She’s engaged? With
who?”
My fingers tightened around the phone until the plastic creaked in protest. “It doesn’t matter who,” I growled, a dark obsession creeping into my voice. “I won’t let her marry
that man. She belongs only to me! I will get her back!”
The silence on the other end stretched for several seconds. Finally, Jason spoke, his
tone cautious. “Um… brother, isn’t that kind of… unethical?”
“Ethics?” I let out a bitter laugh. “I don’t care about ethics. I only care that she stays by
my side.”
Jason seemed at a loss for words. After a moment, he muttered, “Bro, I’ve never
snatched someone else’s fiancée before, so I won’t pretend to understand. Good luck
with that.”
(Olivia’s POV)
The break room at Moonlaw Legal Services buzzed with excited whispers as I
approached. I slowed my steps, listening to the latest office gossip.
“Did you hear? Supervisor Phillips from Litigation resigned!” one of the junior lawyers
whispered excitedly.
“For real? That’s so sudden. Why’d she quit?” Marcus Wilson leaned forward eagerly, always hungry for office drama.
“Heard she offended someone powerful and had no choice but to resign,” Valerie
Pierce added with a knowing look, clearly enjoying being the bearer of juicy news.
“Who did she offend?” Marcus pressed, his eyes wide with curiosity.
Valerie shrugged dramatically. “No idea…”
I walked past them without changing my expression, though inwardly I felt a small
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spark of satisfaction. Connor had worked quickly after that phone call from Heather.
Back in my office, I had just settled at my desk when the door was violently kicked open. Kenneth Westfield stormed in, his face contorted with rage.
“Olivia Winters, what do you mean by this? You dared to sue me?” he roared, waving a legal document in his hand.
Without sparing him a glance, I continued working on my computer. “Yes. You spread slander and defamation. Isn’t it normal to sue you? What’s so surprising?”
Kenneth’s eyes grew vicious as he slammed his palms on my desk. “What slander? Defamation requires fabricating facts and spreading lies. Everything I said was true. How is that defamation?”
“Tell it to the judge,” I replied indifferently, my eyes never leaving my computer screen.
His face turned an alarming shade of red. “You better withdraw the lawsuit or you’ll regret it!” he threatened through gritted teeth.
I suppressed a smile. Since defamation is a private prosecution, I had personally filed the complaint. But once convicted under law, Kenneth faced not just penalties but also disbarment–ending his legal career permanently.
“Why so anxious?” I asked with a hint of amusement. “The real drama has yet to
come.”
“What do you mean?” Kenneth asked warily, his anger momentarily replaced by
confusion.
Just then, Valerie Pierce barged in as well, her face flushed with anger. “Olivia
Winters, you actually sued me? I was just gossiping a bit. Was that necessary?”
Looking at my two furious colleagues, I finally raised my eyes from the computer.
“You two are lawyers, yet you indulge in slander against me daily. Don’t you know the
consequences? Since you enjoy ruining your own futures, I’ll gladly help.”
“You-” Valerie started to curse but stopped herself mid–word. The realization that a
conviction would destroy her career seemed to finally sink in.
She swallowed visibly and changed her tone. “Lawyer Winters, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t
have gossiped behind your back. Please withdraw the lawsuit, I beg you. I promise it
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I chuckled coldly. “Too late. I gave you all a chance for days. Did any of you apologize then? Did you think I was easy to bully because I stayed silent? Now, accept the
consequences.”
“Please, give me another chance. I swear I won’t do it again,” Valerie’s voice trembled with genuine panic.
Seeing that I remained unmoved, Kenneth’s face twisted with rage. Without warning, he swung his palm toward my face.
I tilted my head slightly, dodging his attack effortlessly. Rising from my chair, I looked him straight in the eyes. “Getting desperate, are you? You were pretty cocky when you
were cursing me earlier.”
His face contorted with fury as he spat out a string of obscenities and lunged at me
again.
At that precise moment, two uniformed police officers appeared in the doorway of my office.
“Kenneth Westfield?” the taller officer announced firmly. “You are suspected of
statutory r**e. Come with us.”
Before Kenneth could fully process what was happening, the officers moved forward
and secured his wrists with handcuffs.
“Officers, there must be some mistake! I never r***d anyone, let alone a minor!” he cried, his face draining of color as panic overwhelmed him.
I crossed my arms, watching the scene unfold with a relaxed smile. My voice was
slow and unhurried as I spoke. “Didn’t I say? The real show is just beginning.”
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