The head of the council looked at the other members. "See, even the victim has pleased for ABM, we can just make ABM pay for damages," the first member who was from ABM fraction spoke.
"You do know how to pick up words and throw the rest away. Miss White clearly wants justice, she just did not forget to Mr Brown's good deed. If you ask me, since we consider a expelling ABM for one year, we can make it three months," the second member from the Williams fraction argued.
" Three months, Eric also help to solve the problem, so maybe a suspension instead of expel, " the first member argued.
He deliberately went so low to get this at the ended of the day, but he underestimated the man from the Williams fraction.
" You sounded like he regretted what he did, he helped Steam by accident although this can still be called help they do not carry the sane value, " the second member argued.
"I agree, The association must protect the needs of all its members. This is the first rime that a victim has begged for the offender. We can reduce the punishment but it has to be fair. ABM must be expelled even if it is for two weeks," The third member who was neutral said.
" A month with compensation to the victims, " the second member agreed. He wanted ABM to fall in the association. He did not care if the expell was just for a day. This would mean that they would loss up the votes in the organization.
The man who supported ABM bite the bullet, he knew that there was nothing he could do to change the punishment. ABM must be expelled fortunatly it was only for a month. This was a whole lot better than they anticipated.
"Two weeks is fair, of course ABM has to pay the compassion. If we over look Eric's contributions to the situation it would not be fair," he said.
"I agree, Two week with compassion is fair to ABM, Steam is just a new company with not representative here, the CEO already said ask for justice to be tempered with mercy," the only won n among their council spoke.
She did not belong to any fraction and was part of the founding members.
" I don't agree, A month is fair To Steam and it's would serve as an example to other members, " The second member argued.
" Then let the netual companies here represented vote. A month or Two weeks," the head of the council said. He could have made the final decision but he did not want to take sides.
The other representatives also knew that it would get to this. Some people made calls to confirm from their boss.
" We would start the voting now, " the assistant announced. "Those who believe that the two weeks expelling with compensation to the victims are to press the red button on your chair. Those in support of a month pless press the Green, " he explained after getting everyone's attention.
There were Twenty representatives sited there in less than a minute the result was out.
"Fifteen members pressed the red button and five the green," the head of the council announced after he saw the board.
He looked at the council members.. They all nodded their head.
The man from the Williams fraction did not seem satisfied but he did not say anything.
When the leader saw this he smiled.
He also wanted to help ABM, but he was afraid that the man from the Williams fraction would attack him, so he pushed it to the members.
It was obvious that they would choose the lighter punishment, after all this would also become a reference to avoid heavy punishment in the future.
"Invite the two parties in," The head of the council instructed the assistant. The man nodded his head and walked out.
Few minutes later he returned with Eric and the man from the Williams fraction.
"We have looked into the case and evidence, ABM had also accepted their mistake. Putting all this into consideration and the victims plead, we have decided to expell ABM for two week. They would have to pay a corresponding compensation to Steam the victim, " The head announced as soon as the two people took their position.
" Thak you, " Eric was relieved. When he came over he had hoped to get a month punishment at most but after seeing the evidence against him, he knew the least he could hope for was three months.
After hearing the argument from the Williams fraction, he was scared that ABM would be expelled for a year. If his fraction member was effective he could bit it down to six months.
After listening to Emily he had expected his man in the panel to bite it down to two or three months. 'two week' this was an outcome he had not expected and it was possible only because of Emily's video.
His heart miss a beat and he could not help but smile.
"Emily," he played with the name at the tip of his tongue. Since he took over ABM, this was the first time a competitor did not push him when he was down but gave him a helping hand.
Emily was true to her word and she went against the Williams that had been supporting her for him. He would be a fool not to like this woman.
This was the first time he had felt someone in the business world been so honest and pure. He could not let go of the light she carried. Eric made up his mind to have her.
...
Emily had no idea what Eric was thinking, after she sent the video, Wilfred had gone over. They were together playing a video game like they used to bact in their university day.
"You are going to loss this run," Emily declared. Het voice sounded confident.
"You are so full of yourself, I will show no mercy," Wilfred replied. He knew that Emily did not want him giving in to her whrn they compete, so he always does his best but allow her win at the end of the day.
"Me, full of myself. It seems it been a long time you played your skills have gotten bad," Emily replied.
Wilfred smiled, he felt that they were back to their days in the university. To be honest, ever since she left Nam, he had been feeling so far from her. It was only at this moment that he felt that they were still close.
" I did not have anyone to practice with, since you left," He sounded like an abandoned child.
"I would not fall for you pityful act," Emily shook her head.
"I am not acting pitiful okay," Wilfred argued. He did not know why Emily could not notice his feelings for her. Anytime he tried to give her indirect clue she would say something stupid.
"alright, don't just cry when I win again," Emily smiled she seems to be in a high spirits. This made Wilfred very happy.
As expected, Emily won that round. This time it was not because Wilfred gave in to her but he was a bit distracted with her smile.
It had been a few months since they were last close to each other.
Wilfred had the urge to kiss her but he was scared that Emily would not welcome it. He might end up building a higher wall between the two of them.
"Is there something on my face," Emily dropped her game ad and touched her face. No matter how much she was trying to ignore his gaze, his passion could not be ignored one bit.
"No, I was just thinking..." Wilfred paused and looked at her. "you are the definition of a duck beauty," he stated in a matter of fact tone. He could not explain why he still felt so attracted even when she was sick.
Emily face turned red, she blushed so much that she felt her face turned hot.
Actually, she had not expected Wilfred to say those words.
" Emily..." Wilfred thought it was a perfect opportunity to voice out his feelings. He has been waiting for so long. Now that she was back to her country, he felt that if he did not say something soon he might loss her. After all he would be a fool not to notice how Samuel Sky looks at her.
Emily felt chill when she saw the way he was looking at her. She wanted to cover his mouth and stop him from speaking. But that would be took wired.
Her heart beat faster as she waited for the words she was unwilling to speak. "Emily," At that point she heard Jude calling out to her.
"Uncle Rob," Emily jumped up to her feet. She had never appariated Jude timing more than that moment.
Jude was surprised by the excitement in her voice. On the other hand Wilfred cursed at him for making him loss such a golden opportunity.