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Chapter Fifty Five
The next morning, Nathan’s team filed in with Alan Brooks seated at the defense table.Nathan rose immediately. “Your Honor, the defense calls Alan Brooks to testify regarding Mr. Hayes’ authorization of fraudulent transfers.”The judge glanced down at the motion notes from yesterday. “Proceed with a preliminary statement.”Alan adjusted his tie, voice steady. “I was the accountant handling Sterling-Hayes joint funds. On three separate occasions, I was present when Mr. Hayes gave verbal approval to transfer company funds into Liam Hayes’s private accounts. The memo initials match his handwriting. Liam’s fraud was not rogue—it was sanctioned.”Victor nodded sharply. “That’s the link. Direct involvement.”Before Nathan could frame the next question, Quinn shot to his feet. “Objection, Your Honor. This testimony cannot stand. Defense failed to disclose Brooks as a witness during discovery. Introducing him now is a procedural violation.”Nathan retorted, “We presented his name yesterday.
Chapter Fifty Four
Nathan rose with the bundle of documents in his hand, sliding them across to the judge’s clerk.“Your Honor, the defense submits a paper trail linking the alleged fraud not only to Liam Hayes but to direct authorizations from Mr. Hayes himself. These are bank authorizations, wire transfers, and a coded memo initiated by Hayes.”The judge adjusted his glasses, brows tightening. “Admitted for review, please proceed.”Victor leaned forward in the gallery, lips tight. “This is it,” he muttered.Hayes’ new attorney, Quinn, stood immediately. “Objection, Your Honor. This so-called paper trail—where was it obtained? My client has never produced these records.”Nathan didn’t flinch. “They were uncovered through independent audit, contracted legally—”Quinn slammed his hand on the table. “Independent? Or illegal data scraping? You’re relying on stolen materials, Kane. Your entire case rests on evidence obtained unlawfully. That is inadmissible.”The judge’s gaze shifted sharply. “Mr. Kane?”Na
Chapter Fifty Three
It was the third day of the hearing. Nathan stood on the witness stand, facing Paul Tanner, Mr. Hayes’ witness, whose claim that Nathan had planted fraud evidence had shaken the courtroom. His heart pounded, but his voice was steady, honed by Victor’s coaching. He leaned forward, eyes locked on Tanner. “You said I accessed Hayes Telecom systems on June 12th. Which server?”Tanner shifted, sweat beading on his brow. “Uh, the main one. In the office.”Nathan’s voice sharpened. “The main server was down for upgrades that day, the logs prove it so how’d I get in?”Tanner’s eyes darted, voice faltering. “Maybe it was… another server.”“Another server?” Nathan pressed, relentless. “You said main. And my credentials were deactivated months ago. You’re lying, aren’t you?”The courtroom stirred, murmurs rippling. The judge’s brow furrowed, her gaze flicking to Tanner. “Answer the question, Mr. Tanner.”Tanner stammered, “I… I saw what I saw.”“No, you didn’t,” Nathan said, voice cold. “Someone
Chapter Fifty Two
.”The next court hearing, Nathan sat in the witness stand, as Mr. Hayes’ lawyer, Grayson, called his next witness. A man named Paul Tanner, a former Hayes Telecom employee, took the stand, his eyes darting nervously. Grayson’s voice was smooth, predatory. “Mr. Tanner, did Nathan Kane plant evidence to frame Liam Hayes?”Tanner nodded, voice shaky. “Yes. I saw him access our systems, falsify records. He wanted to ruin Liam.”Nathan’s heart sank, anger surging. “That’s a lie,” he snapped, turning to the judge. “I never touched those systems. Liam’s the fraud.”Grayson smirked, holding up a flash drive. “We have logs, Your Honor. Nathan’s credentials, planting offshore account data.”Nathan’s fists clenched, his voice rising. “Those logs are fake. Liam’s covering his tracks again.”The judge’s eyes narrowed, voice calm. “Mr. Kane, control yourself. Mr. Grayson, proceed.”Grayson faced Tanner. “You’re sure Nathan fabricated this evidence?”“Positive,” Tanner said, avoiding Nathan’s gaze.
Chapter Fifty One
At the first trial, Nathan stood in the witness stand, the courtroom silent as he faced the judge. His hands gripped the edge, voice steady as he presented Liam’s fraud evidence of offshore accounts, insider trading records, all meticulously documented. Each of his words meant to bury his adopted brother and reclaim his place. “These records show Liam Hayes siphoned millions illegally,” Nathan said, pointing to the projected slides. “It’s undeniable.”The judge nodded, eyes scanning the evidence. “This is serious, Mr. Kane. You’re certain of its authenticity?”“Absolutely,” Nathan said, jaw tight. “I’ve verified every transaction. It’s all real.”Mr. Hayes’ lawyer, a sharp-eyed man named Grayson, stood, voice smooth but cutting. “Objection, Your Honor. These documents are fabricated. Mr. Kane has a history of forging evidence to smear my client.”Nathan’s heart sank, anger flaring. “That’s a lie,” he snapped, turning to the judge. “Liam’s the one forging contracts, not me.”Grayson sm
Chapter Fifty
The week after, Nathan sat in Victor’s library, surrounded by the legal team, their laptops humming. He reviewed the final draft of the court challenge against Liam, packed with evidence of offshore accounts, insider trading records, and undeniable proof. He signed the document, with a pounding heart.Sarah, the lead lawyer, nodded. “This is rock-solid, Nathan. Liam’s finished.”Nathan’s jaw tightened. “Good. File it today. Let’s bury him.”Victor, standing nearby, clapped his shoulder. “You’re taking him apart. Hayes won’t know what hit them.”Nathan’s voice was steady. “They’ve lied long enough. This ends it.”Sarah gathered the papers. “We’re filing now. The court's set for next week.”The next week, Nathan’s phone buzzed, a news alert flashing. “Liam Hayes Arrested for Fraud at Airport.” His breath caught, the screen showing Liam in handcuffs, cameras swarming as he was dragged from a private jet. The headline called it a failed escape, his fraud exposed. Nathan’s heart raced, sho
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