Chapter One

I woke up earlier than usual. I prepared some sandwiches along with saveloy for breakfast .

"Where is the aroma coming from ?"Clinton walked closer yawning after waking up from his sleep .

"Good morning ,Clinton !"I said as Clinton was throwing his eyes about .

"Here's your cup of coffee ,sugar free and warm !"I handed it over to him .

"How did you know that was how I liked my coffee ?"

"Let's just say I pay attention to trivial matters !"I flattered.

"Enough of questions !"I said drawing a seat for him .

"What are these?" Pointing to the saveloys ,he asked.

"These are spicy dried pork sausages .It's one of my mum's recipes and since you made me eat something different yesterday ,I thought I should surprise you with these saveloys!"

"They are delicious ,you really cook well babe !"

"I'm glad you like it . It is my way of saying thank you for everything you have done for me.

You got me a home ,bought me dresses and protected me all this while . This is the least I can do to say thank you.

I will refreshen up !"I said when I was done clearing the table.

Today was a special day in my life . The day I had always dreamt of .

I stood in front of the mirror and made sure I made no mistakes .I wanted to look my very best since it was my first time practicing as an attorney at a prestigious law firm.

"Good morning sir and ma'am !" The head secretary greeted Clinton and I and handed me an identification card.

"Ma'am ,I hope you enjoy your stay at the firm !"She said with smiles on her face. "I'm Bridget Aladen !"She said simply with a smile .

The attorneys around were starring at Clinton and I as we were heading towards the elevator .

"Enjoy the ride !"He said holding me from behind.

"You look really beautiful !"He murmured.

" I will consider it a compliment!"I said simply .

It looked like I was kind of serious with my first day of work .

Probably because I wanted to give my very best .

All too soon ,we were on the fifth floor of the firm.

My office was spacious and closer to Clinton's since criminal law and human right and child abuse were on the same floor.

"Did you do this for me ?" I asked pointing at the rose flowers which was decorated nicely in the office .

" Anything for you , babe! I have to go ,just call me when you need anything !"

I sat on the comfortable ergonomic chair admiring my office . It was set up just like I wanted it .

"Good morning ,attorney Blaire !"Oliver said after I gave him permission to come in .

Attorney Blaire ? ,that sounded nice .I thought to myself.

"Oliver ! I'm glad you still remember my name !"I said to him resting my fist on my chin .

"Attorney Brown sent these for you ." It was well packaged so I needed time to open it up.

"Thank you ,Oliver !"I said with a smile throwing my eyes curiously about the package .

"I must say you are lucky attorney !"Oliver chipped in .

" Why do you say that ?"I asked with an inquisition .

"Usually ,attorneys don't have their offices upon the first instant they arrive but I guess you are really special to attorney Brown!"

"Of course,she is !"It was Klara standing in front of me .

"Good morning Miss Klara !"Oliver said .

"Have a nice day Oliver!"Klara sent him off .

"Klara !" I stood up with a shock and a smile .

"Won't you give me a hug ?" She said opening her arms wide with a smile .

"Of course ,I had missed you !"I hugged her with a joyous face .

"Congrats dear !" She said hugging me tighter.

Klara and I had a short chit chat and talked about moments we had missed .

"Liza ! I was passing by the office and I decided to come visit you and invite you to a party this evening.

You can't refuse !"

"Okay!" I said walking her out .After all one way or the other ,she was the boss .

I opened the package and it was a brand new laptop along with a phone .

At last ,I could finally have a laptop of my own ,I murmured .

"Attorney ! All attorneys are to meet in the board room for a meeting !"Bridget informed me after a while .

I headed to the boardroom and i was given an arousing welcome by all the attorneys .

" Welcome !" He said . "It was Don Marcial Clinton ;Clinton's dad!"

"It's my pleasure sir!"I said politely and took my seat .

The meeting went on well and I was assigned a case concerning rape . Rape was a total case of abuse infringing upon the rights of a girl child , especially .

However , I was so happy since this was my first and major case for the first day at work .

Oliver was right ,I was really lucky .

After the meeting ,I thought another attorney would be assigned to assist me in the case but none was assigned since they claimed to be too busy with their task.

I had to look into the case very well. I was a bit nervous so I didn't know where to start .

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"Clinton ,how well do you know Liza ?"Marcial asked his son on a one-on-one conversation in his office .

"Dad! Liza is good at whatever she does and I'm sure she will be of good use to the firm.

Her intelligence and smartness will enable the firm grow !"Clinton said without a second thought .

"Clinton ,are you courting her or something?"Marcial asked suspiciously .

"No dad! Why think like that ? We are just friends and besides ,you know my situation.

All I'm saying is that ,you must assign another attorney to her aid in this case. This is her first case and that too ,an issue of rape !"Clinton stood in her defence .

"Son ,you stepped into this firm nine months ago and to prove your intelligence ,I assigned you to a case in the sudden murder of the governor 's daughter , Elaine Mingles . That too ,alone!

You proved to me what you were worth of being an attorney by winning the first case assigned to you.

It was really difficult but you pulled through and obtained justice for her and her family !"

"Dad!"Clinton cut his father short .

It's probably because I was used to watching you in your trials .

It was quite easy conducting an investigation because you taught me all I needed to know .

But Liza is a novice to all this ! Don't stress her to prove her worth in her field of law .

She's a genius !"Clinton added .

"If you think she is a genius in what she does , then let her prove herself through this case.

My firm consists of skillful and prominent attorneys .

We have won cases of different types and won awards as well.

If Liza wants to gain recognition ,then she must work harder to obtain it .

Success is not achieved over a night. I worked day and night to grow my firm . Your friend must endure plight to achieve her goal .

I have an appointment that I need to attend to and don't forget to remind your friend to be pragmatic!"Marcial left as soon as possible .

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I looked into the case thoroughly not wanting to miss out any detail in the case .

I went to the library and began to read some books that would help in the case .

I collected all the files concerning the case from Bridget and began to work on it.

"It's lunch time ! I know you wouldn't have time to eat so I brought you your favorite juice and meat pie from your favourite cafeteria ."Clinton took a seat for himself .

"Thank you but I'm busy now Clinton. I don't feel for food and besides ,this case is more important .

I need to prove my worth to your dad and the other attorneys around. They all think that ,I'm here because of favouritism and I want to prove them wrong .

I'm not a loser Clinton and I will prove my competence to them by winning this case and obtaining justice for Alexa Bliss!

After all ,all my life I've been first and I even topped in my board exams too !"

"I know that Liza .Be rest assured that ,I will help you in this case !"Clinton said .

"No ! You don't have to ,I will do it by myself .

You just focus on your other cases and live this to me .

Practice makes perfect after all!"I said with a smile.

"By the way ,thank you for the package you sent me earlier and I promise you that ,I will pay you back once I get the money !"

"You know you don't have to !"

"But I insist ,attorney Clinton Brown !"

"As you wish attorney Liza Blaire !"