Chapter 21 - Case closed with victory (2/2)
The R&B ceo took the contract and read it . Through reading it he realized that his company was at stake if he didn't collaborate with mr Helios's side . He glanced at Aria who made a sign with her eye telling him to look at the contract again and noticed a small piece of paper in which was written :
( if you take our side we will save you from ms Karen's threats and your company will continue the contract with your company )
He looked at Aria and the soft ,determined, kind look in her eyes made him decide to follow what was written in the card .
”I am telling you that I made a misjudgment but now I want to speak only the truth . ” said R&B's ceo .
He still twisted the story a little bit by saying that it was an office mistake . He didn't disclose the fact about ms Karen threatening him with the company's stock .
Aria noticed it but since he was taking back his accuse towards mr Helios then she decided to let it go and not pursue this any further .
She presented two other videos where ms Anna met with ms Karen in private and another one about when ms Karen was discussing with the R&B ceo about the project of collaboration between them .
” With the evidences and witness's confession , the verdict is clear . This case is closed with the victory of mr Helios . ” said the prosecutor and then took his hammer .
The noise of the hammer that collided on the prosecutor's table announced the long awaited victory on behalf of the Kastijos .
” It's all over now ! ” said mr Ben in a sad tone .
” You useless thing ! You really disappointed me , from today you are fired . ” said ms Karen infuriated by the whole situation.
”Another thing Your Honor ! ” said Aria.
”Yes miss Aria ? ” asked the prosecutor .
” My client was innocent from the start . He had to go through unnecessary court seances , mental stress and economic expenses so it is only normal to ask for a compensation from the other part . ” said Aria and fiercely looked at mr Ben .
”Yes you are right . All the unnecessary concerns that were caused deserve to be refunded . State your conditions and hand them over to party B . They have half a year time to fulfill them . With this I declare this case closed . ” said the prosecutor.
Ms Karen became ready to leave but Aria blocked her way . Bekora and Ramolo were looking at her while Ace was trying to enter the footage system of the court in order to see what happened to Aria in the toilets .
” This is the compensation ms Karen . Seven billions and full posses of the project in collaboration with the R&B company . You shall discuss the other matters with the CEO himself . Then goodbye. ” said Aria and left towards Bekora , Ramolo and Ace who were looking at her surprised .
Ms Karen , who was already enraged by how things ended went out and mr Ben followed her from behind .
”I wouldn't have come up with a better plan of compensation than this . You deserve my respect for taking the courage to go against ms Karen . ” said Bekora with a big smile .
”Me too , I think the same !” Said Ramolo .
”Thank you guys ! To me as long as you keep your promise mr Bekora then that is enough . ” said Aria with a warm smile .
” Definitely ! And please call me Bekora from now on . The mr thing makes me sound so old in comparison to you when we are nearly the same age .” said Bekora and laughed .
” Okay Bekora ! ” said Aria while laughing .
”Everyone's leaving now guys , so we better get going too . ” said Aria .
” Today we are gonna celebrate by having dinner at a high class restaurant . You two will sure come right ?! ” asked Ramolo .
” If there is cake then I am in .” said Aria with laughter.
”Me too . ” said Ace with a smile .
Bekora and Ramolo were happy to the core about how thing turned out . Ace was calm and his face showed a ' I knew it ' expression .
On the other hand Helios who was watching them through his computer breathed a sight of relief with a happy face . He noticed everyone's happy expression but when his eyes looked at Aria he noticed that she was making a forced smile . She had become even paler than before.
” Is she sick ? ” murmured Helios while looking at her .
The hall was almost empty. When the four of them were about to step out of the door Aria felt a little dizzy and then fainted.
They were walking but when they didn't see Aria they turned they heads back and saw her laying on the red carpet unconscious.
” ARIA ! ” screamed Ace .
”Aria ?! ” said Ramolo and rushed towards . Bekora too .
Helios called Bekora immediately and told him to take Aria to the Hygea hospital near there .