Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 577

We all asked in unison, our eyes turned to Janice.

Janice looked at Catherine and said, "You're talking about the moving truck accident, right? The one that caused a huge stir, had the whole town in an uproar."

Catherine jumped in, "I remember that mess. I was on the beat then. The family who hired the movers was so arrogant, and they flat-out refused to compensate. They even had the nerve to claim the old man was scamming them and ended up hurting his son. That's the one, isn't it?"

"Exactly that one." Janice nodded vigorously, "You've got a great memory."

"If I recall correctly, some big shot ordered the arrest of that employer and did that open a can of worms." Catherine finished, turning to Janice with a knowing look, "That was Baber?"

"That's him." Janice replied with a laugh, "Indeed, it was him. Who in Goldenvale Town wasn't following that story? It caught fire so quickly, that the public outrage was palpable. I kept tabs on it too, and his actions were just so satisfying."

"And then I saw the report, the man behind the desk was him. I was smitten, thinking, there's a man of justice. Having someone like that to have my back sure feels reassuring."

Catherine teased Janice, "Did you ever check if it was just another cunning move by Baber?"

I shot Catherine a glance, and she really was bold.

"Knock it off!" Janice shoved her playfully and continued, "So, after giving it a lot of thought, I called him. I was so worked up I didn't even check the time, just made the call. He picked up instantly and asked if I made up my mind?"

"I was so confused and I asked him why he knew it was me." Janice's face was full of happiness, like a girl newly in love, "He said I’m the only contact on this phone."

"God!" Catherine slumped back onto the couch, feigning heartbreak, "I'm so full of your lovey-dovey stories."

We all laughed, but I felt a pang of envy. Baber really did seem to be a catch, both emotionally and intellectually smart.

Geneva couldn't help but comment, "I have to say, Baber is quite the strategist."

"Don't be jealous," Janice waved off our envious looks, "Little did I know, he then laid out a few ground rules for being his wife." Janice's smile turned into a frown.