로그인MATTHEWThe sounds of computers, people talking to each other, desperately looking for clues did not stop me from hitting myself hard against the wall. I should have been with her every second. I knew since we weren't able to catch Howard, he was going to find a way to make me pay and now he has her. And I feel hopeless. I haven't slept in the last five days, I have barely eaten. All I did was stare at the computer hoping to get a clue as to where Howard took Monica but there haven't been any.It's like he vanished with her and I hear a voice in my head telling me I won't see her again.But I had to shut that voice down because there is no way I'm going to be looking at my daughter, Hazel for the rest of our lives and tell her I didn't do everything to bring her Mom back and I will.“We found something!” One of Evans' IT support officers yelled and I raced towards his section along with everyone else.“What did you find?” Evans asked him.“The number that called Miss Zara right befo
ZARA“Cheers,” we all clicked our glasses together with champagne in it and music blasting around us. “Cheers to Ms. Zara Taylor, Ms. Victoria Armani and the whole Zenith Law Firm!” Greta echoed.“Cheers!” Everyone roared as we took a drink from our glasses.It's been three months since I won the lawsuit against Ronnie. And even though I didn't get a Verdi from the court. The millions of dollars I won for my clients was worth it.And right now we are celebrating the payment getting into each of their accounts. Greta and some of the others are now shareholders in the industrial plant.The client who lost her job because of Alberta disinformation suited her company and won a good deal as well. Zenith Law Firm earned a lot of money with us managing the portfolio of all of the clients, making the board members happy.And I was able to save my stepsister from Ronnie. Their divorce proceedings just ended a month ago and Becca walked away with two billion dollars in settlement along with s
MATTHEWI kept staring at the news feed on my phone airing Zara's Victory against Ronnie and Alberta. She did an amazing job and according to the news article and more. She got Ronnie to divorce his wife, her stepsister Becca immediately. I wonder what that's about?” I tucked my phone in my pocket as Evans and his security team along with some FBI agents walked into the conference room. One of the Agents pressed a little remote in his hands and the glasses that covered the conference room went frozen.“Hey, bro,” Evans shook my hand. “Did you see the girls won,” he said, happily.“Yes, I saw. So that means there is nothing stopping you from proposing,” I said and he sighed.“You are right,” she said, nervously. “I'm on it.”“Come on man, you have done this before. Don't be nervous,” I said to him.“I know I have. But this is different. Vic is different and special. I don't want to screw this up.”“You won't,” I tapped his back. “Anything you need. I'm here for you.”“Well, do you k
ZARAWe all walked into the courtroom, waiting for the Judge. I turn to see Alberta fidgeting under the table. She has no idea why I'm putting Ronnie in the witness box. But she's about to find out.“All rise! The honorable Judge Cynthia Parks residing” The bailiff announced.“Please be seated,” she said, taking her seat. “Are we ready for the closing statement?”“Yes, your honor,” Alberta quickly stood up. I scoffed and got up on my feet.“Your honor, the Plaintiffs will like to ask Mr. Phillips to get the witness stand,” I said and Alberta grind her teeth.“Were you aware of this Counselor Green?” Judge Park asked.“Yes, your honor. I was told right before we walked into the courtroom,” she said.“But you were told,” Judge Park scoffed, and Alberta nodded. “Don't ever try the stunt you were about to pull in my courtroom ever again. Or I'll hold you in contempt.”“Apologies, your honor,” Alberta sat down.“Mr. Phillips” Judge Parks called out to Ronnie. “Take the witness stand.”Ron
ZARA“What is this?” I asked, firmly. Looking at both Becca and Lydia Chen. “I know this is unorthodox…” Lydia Chen said.“unorthodox?” Maria cuts her off. “If anyone finds out about this you'll be barred.”“I know that,” Lydia said. “Don't you think I know that?”“I don't care what you think,” I said to her. “I'm not betting my case and the lives of my clients on your thoughts.”“Zara, please listen,” Becca said and I turned to her.“Why will I listen to you Becca?” I asked, and she stayed quiet. “Girl, speak,” I said with gritted teeth.“You are right, you shouldn't listen to me,” she said. “You don't have to but I'm begging you for Jaymee sake. Please….”“Jaymee?” I looked at her confused.“Yeah,” she smiled a little. “That's your niece's name and Hazel's cousin.”“Huh huh,” I turned around but Maria stopped me. “I have hurt you a lot, Zara,” she sniffed. “I have brought you pain and suffering when I shouldn't have.”“Shouldn’t have?” I repeated. “Becca, you shouldn't have. You d
ZARALately it's been like I'm in a dream. I didn't think moving in with Matthew, despite the security risk, would be one of the best decisions.Our late night talks on the bed together, or our frequent morning work. What about when I walk into the kitchen to see him preparing breakfast for Hazel, our daughter.My friends were right. I love being with Matthew. He makes me feel safe, seen, alive even whenever I'm with him.Despite the pains and challenges that we have faced, I'm grateful. Because it led us to this moment.pllllWith Matthew on the bed with me, a blanket over us and we are just looking deep into each other's eyes. There are no words.Just calmness, stillness, peace, love and most of all happiness.“I don't want us to ever lose moments like this,” Matthew whispered, holding my face.“Me,” I touched his hands, smiling. “Do you think we'll be the same as we grow?” I asked after seconds of silence.“That's still a long way off,” he brought me closer to his body. “And even if







