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The camera flashes were blinding as Gemma Ivo stepped out of the courthouse, everyone was eager to get a shot of Anthony Ivo's daughter after the judge had made their decision. They all expected to see her in tears, it was only natural. Her father had been declared guilty and was sentenced to a life in prison.
In reality Gemma was numb to it all. Her relationship with her father had been complicated for many years now. And although what he had done hurt her, it was a pain that she refused to accept or acknowledge. It was easier to pretend that it didn't exist, after all when it came to her father she was used to the disappointment.
Gemma couldn't help but wonder what the headlines would be. Would they call her cold hearted? Or would they think of her as strong? She found that she cared a lot more than she wanted to admit.
Security guards remained at her side as the press attempted to reach her. Their voices seemed to melt together as they shouted questions at her. They asked what she felt and whether or not she would be the next CEO of Ivo Technologies.
Of course they were wondering if they would leave such a large business like Ivo Tech to a 22 year old girl. Gemma was wondering the same thing. Though she highly doubted the share holders or the board of directors would allow it. She knew nothing about business after all.
Rushing down the steps Gemma headed directly towards the black truck that was waiting for her. She met her drivers eyes as he immediately opened the car door for her to enter.
Javier had been driving her since high school, he was practically family at this point. Because of him Gemma had never bothered to even attempt learning to drive.
Thomas Morrow sat beside her in the car as they immediately drove off. After such a long day in court all she wanted to do was get to her apartment downtown and forget about it all for just a couple of hours.
"They'll forget about it soon." Thomas told her as he placed his hand on top of hers in an attempt to comfort her. He had become one of her only friends when she first started working at Ivo Tech about a year ago.
