As the next morning came around, Lucia told Jay that Manuel had dumped her without proper reason.
Jay got furious and agitated at hearing what Manuel had done.
Filled with rage, Jay rushed over to Manuel's office and Lucia didn't even care to stop him.
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When Jay reached Manuel office, Manuel's secretary tried to stop him from entering his office without Manuel permission but he wasn't in any mood to listen to anyone, much less a worthy secretary.
As long as Jay's alive, no one had the right to break his sisters heart and get away with it.
As soon as Manuel concluded the board meeting with the board of directors, Jay burst open into his office without knocking.
Manuel's secretary followed along.
"Am really sorry Mr Johnson. We tried to stop him but he overpowered us." she said breathlessly.
"It's alright Ashley, I will take it from here."
Turning to his board of directors he said, "Am really sorry gentlemens for this unexpected disturbance, but just as we've discussed, I will appreciate if you go through the resume and give me your feedback this weekend."
He eased the fine gentlemen to the door and when he was sure they had gone he closed the door and went to rejoin Jay who was standing at center of his big office furious.
"I've always known that you are stirred up with pride and egotism, that you've had a self-interest attitude but never I've I thought that you would turn out so cold, selfish and heartless, that the feelings of others don't actually matter to you..." Jay snapped at Manuel trying to control his temper with great difficulty.
"I know you are here to talk about Lucia." Manuel said casually walking over to his desk, looking rather calm than expected.
"Listen Jay am not gonna discuss this person issue with you, especially at my work place for that matter, so if you really want to talk about this, you know where to find me."
"I don't care about your stupid formalities, just answer me this question, who or what actually brainwashed you to break up with Lucia? Don't you have any remorse at all? Lucia is shattered and broke, don't you even care at all, honestly how wicked could you ever be?"
From his drawer he removed the photographs and handed them to Jay.
"Does that answer your question?"
After intensely examining the photos Jay asked: "So you actually believe this nonsense?"
"Don't deny it Jay, that's Lucia."
"Yeah, she might look like Lucia. But could it really be her, what if someone is conspiring against her and trying to ruin your relationship, what if that woman is just a lookalike of Lucia who happens to dress just like her, or maybe what if the pictures where edited and that's not exactly what happened? Did you ever try and think like that and investigate a little bit, just a little bit Manuel?"
"I know you don't believe me nor the pictures but Sarah saw her with her own eyes, isn't that proof enough for you?"
"You know what, let's forget about what your mighty Sarah said and try to find out the truth by ourselves, and am not taking no for an answer. And you well know how stubborn, adamant and persuasive I can be, so don't try to side walk my offer"
"Alright, Jay, you win. But just this once, when we are done with the pictures, which already clearly shows that it's actually Lucia, am begging you and your dear sister to leave me alone, do we have a deal or not?"
"We have a deal alright, at 4pm I will be waiting for you at Chitanda house, don't keep me waiting, Manuel."
"Sure thing Jay, see you then. Now leave and let me work in peace."
Jay thrust the pictures into his hip pocket and left the office.