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This is a story of a young woman with a great interest in serving people and fighting for their rights and well to live. Isabella Han or Ella is a fresh graduate from Stanford University, Stanford Law School in California and returned to Beijing to practice law and served her country. Arriving at Beijing airport Ella who is used to be fetched by her parents or their driver is now taking a cab to where her friend's apartment. Upon seating in the backseat car, Ella who is just leaning her back to the seat and about to take her nap was disturbed by the sudden buzz of her phone. She opens her eyes and reached her bag to get her phone and see who message her. Message: Hi there, sending you this message to warn you to please notify me once you reached Beijing at least a message will do. You already knew my apartments' password and there is food in the fridge. Fill your tummy before you take your rest I’ll be coming late so feel at home. Welcome back home friend. Mwwwuuaahh. A smile appears in her face as she reads Usa's messages. Susana Wen or Usa was her classmate since elementary and her best friend when her father disown her Usa was there to support her from time to time. Until she passed the scholarship in California. It was Usa knew what was her struggles with, so when her friend message or call her she felt warm in her heart. She replied: Hahahaha okay. Nag, nag, nag why acting like a mom?! Is that what you learned working at the firm? By the way, thank you for your undying care hahaha I'm on my way to your place. And take care of yourself too. As she finished typing and clicks the send buttons her phone buzz again and on the notification bar she saw it was a message from her nanny. Message: Young miss I just want to inform you that your father knew you arrived and madam wishes you to be safe and sound. I miss you so much, young miss. sob sob She starred to the screen for a few seconds and decided to delete the messages without replying to her nanny. ’Does he hates me to the Core? Doesn't he love me anymore? I missed them so much. But what should I do?’ _____________________________________________ (scene from chapter 13) 12 midnight. Christian: "where were you? Book me a room at this hotel, now!" he hung the call leaving his assistant frightened by his sudden call and to think of it, it's still in the middle of the night. "And where might be him right now...?" assistant Tang thought to himself as he dials his boss number. "H--hello, Mr. L--Lee, If possible where would you want me to book you? At this moment I don't have the idea where were y--"when the sentences were cut by Christian. "Clubtango, Dongcheng," Christian said impatiently. 'Why does my body felt like burning all of sudden?' the question himself as he waited for his secretary. 1 am Reaching the 10th floor, the elevator ding as it reached its destination with the door open. The presidential suite of the hotel is located on the 10th floor of the building and is composed of 10 rooms unlike on the other floors the whole floor consists of 100 rooms. As the elevator door, open Ella walk out sluggishly and a bit tipsy. She scans the place and realizes the long and wide hallway with white walls. "I should just tell them to book me an ordinary room, sigh, it's a long way for me." She looks at her hotel card and saw her room number "9" She walks through and through until she reached the room."Oh, there you are"a smirk could be seen in her face as she manages to get through the card but to no avail. Yet as she almost lost her footing and she leans on the door to her surprise it was already open. "Oh, that's why I can't open it because of it already open. What kind of staff they have left the door open after cleaning. tsk, tsk." she mumbles till she reached the bedroom and jump on the bed and she falls from her dreamland.
Isabella Han or Ella is a fresh graduate from Stanford University, Stanford Law School in California and returned to Beijing to practice law and served her country.
Arriving at Beijing airport, Ella who is used to be fetched by her parents or their driver is now taking a cab to where her friend's apartment.
Upon seating in the backseat car, Ella who is just leaning her back to the seat and about to take her nap was disturbed by the sudden buzz of her phone. She opens her eyes and reached her bag to get her phone and see who message her.
Message: Hi there, sending you this message to warn you to please notify me once you reached Beijing at least a message will do. You already knew my password and there is food in the fridge. Fill your tummy before you take your rest. I'll be coming late so feel at home. Welcome back home friend. Mwwwwaaaah.
A smile appears in her face as she reads Usa's messages.
Susana Wen or Usa was her classmate since elementary and her best friend when her father disown her Usa was there to support her from time to time. Until she passed the scholarship in California. It was Usa knew what was her struggles with. So when her friend message or call her she felt warm in her heart.
She replied: Hahahaha okay. Nag, nag, nag, why acting like a mom?! Is that what you learned working at the firm? By the way, thank you for your undying care. hahaha, I'm on my way to your place. And take care of yourself too.
As she finished typing and clicks the send button, her phone buzz again and on the notification bar, she saw it was a message from her nanny.
Message: Young miss just informs you that your father knew you arrived and madam wishes you to be safe and sound. I miss you so much, young miss. sob sob
She starred to the screen for a few seconds and decided to delete the messages without replying to her nanny.
'Is he hates me to the Core? Doesn't he love me anymore? I missed them so much. But what should I do?'
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A month later,
Tok Tok Tok
A loud knocks could be heard on the door.
Usa "Ella wakes up we're getting late if you'll be like this."
"hmmm" a sleepy voice response Ella to her friend Usa. While she was yawning.
Ella "Ahh 1 more minute usa, please."
Usa "You can't be like this girl our future lies in here, don't forget you have your word with your parents.
With that, Ella jolted like she was hit by a lightning bolt 'yeah why did I forget it I have to stand on my own to prove them I can. I, Isabella Han are capable of anything and what I want, I get.' she thought to herself.
She slowly hops in the bed fixing the pillows, comforter, and bedsheets. While Ella's long brown hair is a mess and a bit of oil could be seen in her heart-shaped face. But it does not matter of what she be like her beauty will shine, her dark and well proportion brows, pointed nose, pinkish cheeks, and rosy red lips without having her makeup she looks so gorgeous. After fixing her bed she went directly to the bathroom to take a shower.
Ella who wake up not early but not too late either literally done in Ten minutes. While her friend Usa waiting for her in the living room seated in one of the white loveseats, enjoying herself as she watched Ella who busied herself preparing.
10 minutes later
Ella and Usa were inside the car heading to Beijing Huairou Department for taking their civil service exam result.
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7:45 am They reached their destination. Beijing Huairou Department is located at Shiyufing road Beijing, China. The building is classical touches of Chinese arts from ceiling, window, railings and the flooring.
Upon entering the guards inspect them. Usa who steps first was asked her I.D card. She grabs her Gucci sling bag and reaching for her wallet to get her card. The guard received her I.D card and inspect it.
It named:
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW LICENSE
No.34**/25**
ID No.1-1009-56***-**-1
Susana Wen
24 year old
Chinese citizen.
Receiving back her card as she enters. While Ella grabs her card holder from the side pocket of her Hermes handbag as the guard received her I.D card.
It named:
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW LICENSE
No.21**/25**
ID No. 1-1009-34***-**-1
Isabella Han
24 years old
Chinese citizen.
Seeing the information of the card the guard said
Guard: sorry for the inconvenience madam. But we're just following an order. He bows to Ella recognizing her as the only daughter of the current Chief Justice Han.
The reaction made by the guard Ella knew that her identity was exposed so she said 'it's ok just don't be polite anymore, do your job well''
Entering inside they go directly to the information desk to ask
Ella and Usa: "miss excuse us, can we ask? where could we get the result for the civil service exam?"
The information desk woman raises her head and saw them she immediately pointed a room next to the staircase. Entering the room with a lot of people in the queues to get their result as well.
20 minutes pass and it was their turn, Staff: "name?"
Usa "Susana Wen Maam "
Staff "congratulation, you rank as the top 3. Oathtaking will be on the third Monday of the month at 8:30 am in our Hall."
Usa "Thank you"
She happily said as she received her result. making her way to Ella she announces "got the top 3rd, want a bet?'' she grins.
Ella "Uhm yeah, what's the prize? How about a meal."
"Yeah, and where? how about at Harbin's?'' Usa asked back.
"Okay,'' Ella said calmly.
"You don't look bother huh?'' Usa teases her friend.
Ella "Coz I'll top than you."
Usa:...
Staff "your name"
Ella "Isabella Han"
Staff announce with a wide smile on her face
Staff "woooaaahhh she's the one got the perfect score."
Usa:...
'so I lose, R.I.P to my wallet.'
