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Chapter 1 - A CHANGE IN THE GAME

*Reporter 1:* "Breaking news: Shocking revelations have emerged that the private placement stolen by 'Big Mouse' belonged to members of the NR Forum, with estimated losses amounting to 100 billion."

‎*Reporter 2:* "In a related development, investigations have uncovered that 'Big Mouse' was the mastermind behind the Asian distribution network for drugs produced in Colombia."

‎*Reporter 3:* "Further evidence confirms 'Big Mouse' was involved with a gangster group enforcing the new city apartments program, raising questions about corruption and organized crime."

‎*Reporter 4:* "The prosecutor's office and police have formed a joint task force to apprehend 'Big Mouse', signaling a determined effort to bring the culprit to justice."

‎*Reporter 5:* "Meanwhile, in the city of Gucheon, known for its nine rivers and ranking among the top ten most populous cities, residents describe it as beautiful, marvelous, and peaceful – a stark contrast to the crime unfolding elsewhere."

‎‎Maximus: But did you know,most of the people who call it that are the privileged who were born into money.what looks happy from a distance may be tragic up close and that's the case here.if you look closely,it's rotten to the core, with all sorts of crime and corruption.

‎Man: guarantee our rights!

‎Protesters:save Gucheon immediately!

‎Maximus: but most of the people can't tell apart good versus evil.Theyre not interested in social matters at all.why not ? Because they're too busy trying to make a living. My goal in life is very simple, becoming successful and living a long happy life with my loving family.social justice?what a load of bull.

‎(Knocks on the door)

‎Angela: what's this?

‎Angela: I said I wanted pork belly, we can't afford to eat this crap here.

‎Maximus: it's our wedding anniversary,the day we got married,it's bigger crap to eat pork belly at home on such a momentous day. Right.Father?

‎Father: of course, he is a lawyer after all.

‎Angela: the loan principal is 259 million , with 7.8 million per month interest. Do you realize our debt grows with every passing minute, Mr lawyer?

‎Maximus:(holding some meats and pointing it towards her)open your mouth,it's delicious(putting it in her mouth) good girl, that's it

‎(Father laughs)

‎Maximus: just wait, you'll see my face every where on the Tv soon.

‎Angela: you are all talk .

‎( Maximus phone rings)

‎Maximus: hello,Mr Cena?I'm maximus Alexander, defense counsel for the Gucheon Hospital murder.its important so I would like to speak to you in person.okay I'll see you there.(Ends call)

‎Angela: you are handling the Gucheon Hospital case? (Ask in shock)

‎Father: I heard big names were involved

‎Maximus: I've already paid that tab including the tip , so make sure to stay for dessert.

‎Father: (points to the meat on the table) then give me that

‎Maximus: sure(hands it over)

‎Father: even though it's your anniversary, you should stay a little longer.(Continues eating)

‎Maximus: congrats on marrying me ,babe

‎Angela:(smiles) come home early, let's have some wine at home.

‎Maximus: I will ( he left)

‎Maximus: (sighs)

‎Waiter: leaving so soon?

‎Maximus: yes

‎Waiter:(hands over a tea) drink this over on your way.

‎Maximus: thank you

‎Maximus was driving the took a sip from the tea.after some minutes,he lost consciousness, ending up in an accident.

‎7 days earlier

‎Alarm blaring

‎Angela: (sighs) I told you to change your alarm (groans loudly) why did you change it to that? It's so annoying.out of my way,( she pushes maximus out of the bed)

‎Maximus:(groan loudly) ouch!my back, I hurt my back.

‎Angela: get up, you have a busy day.

‎Maximus: I think am really hurt.

‎Angela: give it up, you can't fool me,get up(she leaves)

‎Maximus: (smiles) I slept well ,Angela gosh.

‎In the bathroom applying Angela facial cream

‎Maximus: here, this stuff for women feel much nicer, eye cream

‎(Angela enters the bathroom)

‎Angela:hey (hitting maximus) do you know how much it costs?

‎This is eye cream, why did you use too much (touching maximus face)I only use small on my face.

‎Maximus: (acting childish) I only use a little

‎Angela:what a waste

‎Trying to do his tie

‎Maximus: Angela, help me with my tie

‎Angela:(drying her hair) what?

‎Maximus: my tie, it's weird

‎Angela: I'm busy

‎Maximus: but my tie... Something's off with this tie

‎Angela:( she stands and help him adjust his tie) what time is the trial?

‎Maximus: at 10 am

‎Angela: you'd better get that money back, don't make me turn into a prick about it.

‎Maximus: you worry too much. Try to find a lawyer in Gucheon who knows this case better than I do

‎Angela: A lawyer shouldn't brag about being scammed. Any way, if you lose the trial, don't even think about coming into this house,got that?

‎Maximus: yes

‎Father enters

‎Father: hey,why is this your house, it's mine

‎Angela:what were you doing, while he was getting scammed ,dad?what an office manager

‎Father: we'll be late let's go

‎In the court room

‎Maximus:I can't even talk to Angela anymore.she's always under the weather

‎Father: try putting yourself in her shoes ,she worked to death and saved up,only to have you take it without her knowledge and get scammed. Wouldn't you be pissed off? When I was a detective,I even saw a murder case between spouses overstuff like this

‎Maximus: don't say something so frightening

‎Father: hey, you greased up to judge Clemson,right?

‎Maximus: it costs a lot, you absolutely cannot tell Angela that I borrowed from a loan shark

‎Father: it would be fine,if we win the case.lets win first

‎Maximus: let's do this

‎Officer: All arise!

‎Officer: please be seated

‎Father: hey,(whispers to maximus) that's not judge Clemson.whats going on?

‎Maximus: I don't know

‎Judge:case number 2026-4521.judge Clemson was removed from the case.so I will take over from here.

‎Maximus:( stands up) why was he removed?

‎Judge: I'll deliver the decision on the cryptocurrency damages case.

‎Maximus: your honor, please tell us why.....

‎Judge: counsel,one more out of you ,and you'll be removed from the courtroom

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