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Chapter 70
“Calm yourself, Counselor. The truth has a way of surfacing. There’s no need to force it,” Edward’s attorney goaded.“Apologies, but it isn’t us—it’s the witness who seems intent on forcing things,” the prosecutor shot back.Before the temperature could rise further, the judge intervened. He instructed the second witness to continue.“That is all I can provide, Your Honor. As for the matters the prosecutor raised, they fall under the purview of the forensic doctor. My conclusion is that no direct evidence has been found to show the defendant’s involvement in this case.”Natalie’s face flushed. Her hands balled into fists, and she nearly sprang from her seat, trembling with anger. She felt betrayed. A witness meant to uphold the truth was now shielding the perpetrator.Next, the forensic doctor was called. After swearing to tell the truth, she began with an apology.“I was exhausted and drowsy. I lost focus and made a grave mistake. The blood sample I drew turned out to be a stain coll
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Eric’s eyes hardened as he listened to Edward’s lawyer drone on. The defense’s hollow words made his stomach turn. He knew exactly whose life had nearly been destroyed here.“Let’s be honest,” the attorney declared smoothly. “Edward Thompson is a man of good reputation—a law-abiding citizen. Does it make sense for such a man to suddenly turn into a heartless criminal? Of course not. These accusations are built on speculation, not certainty.”A thin smile curled across his lips as he delivered his closing remark with heavy emphasis.“I ask you, Your Honor, and everyone present, before swallowing the prosecution’s story, remember this: even the smallest doubt is reason enough not to condemn an innocent man. And in this case, the doubts are not small—they are enormous. There is no justification for treating my client this way, much less subjecting him to such grave threats of punishment. Thank you.”The lawyer sat down, while Edward straightened in his chair, his expression cold, as if c
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The courtroom was thick with tension the moment the heavy wooden doors swung open. Footsteps echoed against the marble floor, mingling with the hushed whispers of reporters adjusting cameras and flipping open their notepads.The Thompson family name carried weight here. As one of the city’s wealthiest dynasties, with vast business holdings under their control, Edward’s father commanded respect and influence wherever he went.And now, the family’s only heir stood accused in a hit-and-run case—facing a sentence that could exceed ten years. Just months ago, Edward Thompson had been touted as the next in line to inherit his father’s empire.It was no wonder the courtroom was packed. Local media filled the press seats, eager to cover every moment. The gallery benches were crowded with Edward’s relatives, friends, and his father’s business associates, all gathered to show their support for the accused.Natalie, by contrast, sat nearly alone. Aside from Eric and his men, she had no visible s
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After classes ended, Eric insisted on driving Violet home. She had initially argued that she could simply wait for her driver, but Eric pressed her gently until she relented.Tomorrow was the court hearing for Natalie’s hit-and-run case, with Edward as the defendant—and Violet would stand as a witness. Considering her past with Edward, Eric felt the need to steady her resolve.But then Violet dropped something unexpected.“For the past few days… I haven’t gone home.” Her voice was low, her eyes fixed on her own fingers before drifting away toward the window.Eric flicked a glance at her, then returned his focus to the road. He cleared his throat quietly, not wanting to betray surprise.“I’ve been renting a small apartment nearby,” Violet continued, exhaling slowly. “My father and I aren’t on good terms. The truth is, my engagement with Edward was never about love—it was purely business.”Eric gave a slight nod. He didn’t press, allowing her space to let it out.“If Edward’s mistakes w
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Eric exhaled sharply, rubbing his temple. He knew things would only get messier with the arrival of the woman whose voice had just pierced through the cafeteria.“Miss Turner…” Daniel’s eyes widened as he caught sight of Chloe approaching.This was the first time Daniel had ever interacted directly with the most popular woman on campus. Up until now, Chloe acted as if he didn’t even exist, as though he were nothing more than a shadow.“Tell me, who is this so-called perfect woman you were just talking about? How dare she get involved with the man I like?” Chloe’s glare bore into Daniel, sharp enough to strip him bare.Of course, Chloe had already noticed Eric and the unfamiliar woman seated beside him. But she deliberately refused to look their way, because just the thought of it made her chest ache. Instead, she vented her jealousy by cornering Daniel.Eric remained silent. He merely shook his head and turned his face away, unwilling to even acknowledge Chloe. To him, Chloe was nothi
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Eric’s gaze remained steady, his expression unreadable, calm as the surface of still water. Yet that very calmness carried a piercing edge, filling the air between them with a tension that was impossible to ignore.Violet sat between them, her body stiffening in an instant. This scene should never have unfolded—if only Daniel had enough shame to walk away.Instead of retreating, Daniel leaned forward, a faint smile tugging at his lips. His tone was deceptively friendly.“Hey, no need to be so tense. Relax. I just wanted to join in. I won’t do anything out of line. Don’t worry.”Ironically, his reassurance only proved how disruptive his presence truly was.Though his mouth curved into a smile, his eyes burned with irritation as he fixed them on Eric, testing the limits of his patience.Without invitation, Daniel slid his tray—loaded with a burger, fries, and soda—into the center of the table, as if it were his own, while Eric and Violet were mere guests.Eric set his spoon down slowly,
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