All Chapters of Underrated Secret Billionaire: Chapter 61
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Chapter 61: The Offer
The courtroom was unusually tense, even more than previous days. The benches were filled to capacity; reporters, legal enthusiasts, and curious observers all lined the gallery.Jalen sat quietly in the second row with Sonia by his right and his mother, Bola Adesina, by his left. Bola, despite her usual elegance and poise, wore a firm expression. Her hands were folded, eyes locked on the front.There was no doubt the court drama had drained her. But she was here to see it through. Sonia looked from Jalen to the bench ahead, her fingers brushing his gently under the table—a silent way of saying, “I’m here.”At the front row, Spider sat upright like a soldier going into battle. His eyes were fixed on the judge’s seat, his jaw tightened.Beside him, his younger sister sat in silence, legs crossed and hands clenched. Their lawyer, Barrister Greg Mends, stood ready, flipping through a thick file of documents and video transcripts.On the opposite side, Andrew sat with an annoying ease, his
Chapter 62: The Verdict
When Greg stood to his feet and rejected the offer, his voice was calm, but the mockery in his tone couldn't be missed."Thanks for the offer, Barrister Ottoman," he said, adjusting his glasses. "But justice isn't for sale. We'll take our chances with the court."A murmur swept through the room as both parties returned to their seats.The break had lasted twenty minutes, but it felt like a lifetime to everyone present.Jalen remained seated beside his mother and Sonia, his fingers lightly drumming on his knee, not out of nervousness, but out of focus.Spider sat forward, chin on his fist, eyes fixed ahead. His sister beside him clutched her hands tightly on her lap, her breathing slow, lips moving in silent prayer.Judge Harrison re-entered the courtroom. The clerk called the court to order, and suddenly, the whole place went silent.You could practically hear a pin drop.Jalen leaned forward slightly. It was time.The judge adjusted his robe and looked straight ahead before speaking.