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Chapter: 126 Part 5: Aurelia’s Story Begins to Unravel
Alexander did not accuse Aurelia of being a terrible wife or demand that the judge condemn her. He simply described what had happened, leaving the evidence to speak for itself.That restraint made the testimony more difficult for Aurelia to dismiss.She remembered Alexander waiting for her on evenings when she had promised to return early. She remembered his unanswered calls and the meals he had prepared before discovering that she would not be coming home on time.For years, she had considered those incidents insignificant compared with the pressures of running her company.Now she could no longer ignore what they revealed about the distance between them.The judge instructed Alexander to sit down and turned back toward his lawyer. “Proceed with the remaining evidence.”The lawyer clicked to the next set of images.Photographs appeared one after another, showing Aurelia and Nahir together on different occasions. Some had been taken at restaurants, others at public events and business
Chapter: 126 Part 4: Aurelia’s Story Begins to Unravel
Alexander’s lawyer addressed the judge.“Your Honour, this recording was also shared online. Its public availability allows the original footage to be examined independently, and the court can assess the context in which the statement was made.”The judge nodded. “Proceed.”Aurelia looked toward Nahir, hoping he would offer some explanation that might lessen the damage. He remained still, his face carefully composed, although a faint tension had appeared around his mouth.He had not expected the recordings to be presented in this order.He had known that people at the reunion might have captured photographs or videos, but he had assumed that the circumstances could be explained away.Seeing the footage displayed before the judge made him realize that the evidence could be more troublesome than he had anticipated.Still, he kept his expression controlled; he could not afford to appear nervous.The third recording began.This time, the screen showed the elaborate celebration Aurelia had
Chapter: 126 Part 3: Aurelia’s Story Begins to Unravel
Aurelia’s faint smile disappeared.She turned toward her lawyer, who leaned closer and whispered that they would need to examine the evidence before deciding how best to respond. His reassurance did little to calm her.The judge regarded Alexander’s lawyer thoughtfully. “What kind of evidence are you referring to?”“Video recordings and photographs, Your Honour. We respectfully request permission to present them.”After a brief consideration, the judge granted the request.A court clerk moved toward the television display at the front of the courtroom and connected the relevant files. Several people shifted in their seats, their curiosity growing as the screen flickered to life.Aurelia watched with apprehension.At first, she told herself that there was nothing to fear. She had attended public events with Nahir, visited restaurants with him, and participated in business meetings. None of those activities, taken individually, proved that she had betrayed her husband.She had no reason
Chapter: 126 Part 2: Aurelia’s Story Begins to Unravel
The judge listened without immediately responding. He examined the documents before him, then raised his eyes toward Aurelia. “Who is the man your husband believes you have been involved with?”Aurelia’s lawyer turned toward Nahir. “Your Honour, we would like to call Mr. Nahir Virel to the stand to clarify the nature of his relationship with the defendant.”Nahir rose from his seat.He had prepared for this moment long before arriving at the courthouse. He knew which questions he was likely to face, which answers would sound reasonable, and which details he needed to avoid.Most importantly, he understood that his credibility depended on appearing calm and cooperative; he approached the designated place with measured steps and took his position.When asked about his relationship with Aurelia, he gave the court a carefully rehearsed account.“Aurelia and I have been friends since high school,” he explained. “I recently returned to the city for business, and because we have known each o
Chapter: 126 Part 1: Aurelia’s Story Begins to Unravel
The courtroom fell into an uneasy silence as the judge settled into his seat and looked across the room at the two parties.For Aurelia, the silence was more difficult to endure than the arguments she had anticipated. She sat beside her lawyer, her fingers intertwined tightly in her lap as she tried to maintain a composed expression.Vivian occupied the seat behind her, watching every development with growing concern, while Alexander sat on the opposite side with his lawyer.Unlike Aurelia, Alexander showed no visible sign of anxiety. His back rested comfortably against the chair, and his hands lay quietly on the table before him. He neither looked toward his wife nor attempted to communicate with anyone in the courtroom.He seemed completely detached from the proceedings, as though the outcome had already been decided in his mind.Aurelia glanced at him briefly, hoping to find some trace of hesitation or lingering affection in his expression. Perhaps if she could see that he was stil
Chapter: 125 Part 6: A Familiar Face on the Road to Court
Alexander held his gaze for another second before turning away. He had no intention of wasting the morning exchanging threats with a man who had already shown how little he valued other people’s lives.His priority remained Clara, and every minute spent arguing with Nahir was another minute in which the person holding her could move her somewhere even harder to find.Alexander entered the courthouse and looked across the waiting area until he spotted Aurelia and Vivian. Aurelia appeared to be watching him, her expression caught between anxiety and regret, but he did not acknowledge her.He simply walked toward the opposite side of the room and took his seat.Aurelia lowered her eyes, feeling the distance between them more sharply than she had expected. Even now, when they were about to face the legal end of their marriage, Alexander treated her as someone whose presence no longer required a response.Nahir remained near the entrance, watching Alexander from a distance.His earlier con
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