April shot to her feet, her voice shaking. “She’s lying! Lena was the mastermind! She threatened my son, told me to stay quiet or he’d die!”Lyle raised a hand, calming April. “Your Honor, Ms. Carter’s testimony is consistent, but without direct evidence tying Lena to Morales, it’s her word against his.”Elliot seized the moment, his voice rising. “Exactly! No proof linking my client to this crime. Morales’s confession clears Ms. Aston. The charges against her should be dropped!”The judge’s eyes narrowed, scanning the room. “Mr. Morales, you claim Ms. Aston wasn’t involved. Do you have evidence?”Morales nodded, pulled a folded photo from his pocket, and passed it to Lyle. “This. It’s Blackson, handing me the cash and papers. Alone. No one else.”The screen above the judge lit up, showing a grainy image: Mrs. Blackson in a dark alley, slipping an envelope to Morales. Lena was nowhere in sight. The crowd gasped, whispers erupting. Mrs. Blackson collapsed, sobbing. “Lena, how could you