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Chapter 53: The Courtroom Storm
The court premises were filled before 8 a.m. Cameramen, reporters, bloggers — everyone wanted a piece of the story.The Bennett vs Jefferson case had become a national topic overnight. Cars lined the street, and police officers struggled to keep order as curious onlookers pushed closer to the gate.Inside, the atmosphere was tight. Zoe sat beside Esther, pretending to be calm but her hands kept rubbing against each other under the table.Her lawyer, Barrister Cole, leaned toward her and whispered, “Keep your expression firm. Don’t react to anything. Let me do the talking.”Esther simply nodded, staring straight at the entrance as though waiting for her enemy to appear.When Jordan finally walked in with Barrister Raymond and Jenna by his side, heads turned. Even those who had doubted his strength could see the confidence in his steps.He wasn’t smiling, but his presence alone commanded the room. He and Zoe’s eyes met for a brief moment, neither of them looked away.The judge entered,
Chapter 52: Counter Lawsuit
The whole city buzzed with the news. Every major business platform, from television to online blogs, carried one headline: “Bennett Family Files Counter Lawsuit Against Jefferson.”The accusation was serious — Zoe and her mother, Esther, claimed Jordan had kidnapped the family’s former lawyer years ago and forced him to rewrite Ezra Bennett’s will before the old man died.It spread like wildfire, dragging Jordan’s name through public mud.Inside the Jefferson Group building, the tension was heavy. Staff whispered in corners, reporters camped outside, and calls from investors poured in, all demanding answers.Jordan sat quietly in his office, hands clasped, listening to his legal adviser explain the situation. “Sir, the allegation is criminal. If they succeed in convincing the court there was coercion, it will not only affect your ownership of Bennett Industries but also your public standing. We have to tread carefully.”He nodded slowly, his jaw set. “They’re playing dirty again,” he
Chapter 51: Before the Court Hearing
The morning air carried an unusual tension. By seven o’clock, almost every news station in the city was buzzing with the same headline:“BENNETT VS. JEFFERSON COURT HEARING OFFICIALLY SCHEDULED.”Screens glowed in offices, restaurants, even at small roadside kiosks, flashing images of Jordan Jefferson and Zoe Bennett side by side, the words beneath describing their looming legal war.Anchors spoke with excitement, analysts gave endless commentary, and the people drank in the drama like it was a sport match.One commentator on City Daily Live leaned forward, eyes wide as he spoke: “What we have here is nothing short of a historic trial. Jordan Jefferson, the man thought to be dead, rising back to reclaim his empire, versus Zoe Bennett, the heiress whose grip on her family empire is now under serious question. This is David versus Goliath, except both sides are giants.”The frenzy only grew louder.**************At Bennett Industries, Zoe stormed into her office, heels striking the til
Chapter 50: Jenna’s Strange Feelings
Jenna’s apartment was quiet, too quiet for her liking. The evening breeze pushed faintly at the curtains, but the stillness inside the living room pressed heavy on her chest.She sat on the edge of the couch, her arms folded tightly across her chest, eyes darting toward the window as if she expected someone to appear.When Jordan finally stepped through the door, his face worn from a long day at the office, she rose immediately. Her voice carried both relief and frustration.“Jordan, I can’t keep living like this,” she blurted out. “Everywhere I turn, I feel strange eyes watching me. Even when I walk through the hallway, I swear I hear footsteps behind me.”Jordan set down his car keys on the side table, moving toward her with measured steps.He placed a hand gently on her shoulder, his gaze steady, trying to ease her trembling.“Jenna, you don’t need to let fear eat you alive,” he said softly. “Yes, Esther is pulling the strings, I know that. But with the shooters behind bars now, sh
Chapter 49: Secrets Unfolding
The office air grew heavy as Zoe and Esther stared each other down, silence thick between them. The open envelope still lay on the desk, its edges bent from Zoe’s trembling fingers.Her chest rose and fell sharply, eyes blazing with both fear and anger.Esther stood at the doorway, her handbag dangling loosely, lips pressed into a thin line.“Mum,” Zoe finally broke the silence, her voice shaking. “What is this? What exactly are you hiding from me?”Esther’s eyes narrowed instantly. She strode forward with quick, deliberate steps and snatched the envelope from the desk before Zoe could react.The force of her action left Zoe stunned, her hands clenching at her sides.“You dare go through my private things?” Esther’s voice cracked with fury. She pressed the envelope tightly against her chest like it was part of her very life.Zoe’s eyes welled up, but she refused to back down. “I had to,” she fired back, her voice loud, desperate. “I can’t keep pretending anymore, Mum. Every single day
Chapter 48: Zoe’s Growing Doubt
Zoe walked back and forth in her office, her heels clapping angrily against the tiled floor. The room felt too small to contain her fury, her chest heaving as though her heart wanted to leap out.Only moments ago, the call from Konrod Industries had ended abruptly, leaving her hands shaking as she dropped the phone on her desk.They were pulling out of their partnership deal—one of the biggest projects Bennett Industries had been holding on to.The words of the Konrod executive replayed in her head: “We regret to inform you, Miss Bennett, but our board has decided to discontinue this partnership. Bennett Industries poses a risk to our major shareholder. We cannot go forward.”Her fingers tightened into fists. “A threat to their shareholder?” she muttered under her breath. “What kind of nonsense is that?”She reached for the intercom button and pressed it firmly. “James!” she barked, her voice sharp.Within seconds, the door opened, and he slipped in. He was a tall, slim man in his lat
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