Chapter 139

The judge banged his gavel again and reminded sternly, “Please, plaintiff and defendant, mind your emotions.”

Heeding the judge’s advice, both parties simmered down, their anger barely contained.

The judge turned to Nick’s lawyer and inquired, “Counsel for the defense. Do you have anything further to add?”

Nick had chosen a middle-aged male attorney who, upon the judge’s query, stood up said, “Your Honor, my client has made his position abundantly clear. I have nothing further to add at this time.”

The judge then looked towards Estrella, “Counsel for the plaintiff. Are you able to present any further evidence at this point?”

Estrella replied, “Your Honor, we have no further evidence to present today. Therefore, we request an adjournment until the next session.

“Very well,” the judge addressed Estrella, “but please be prepared to present any additional evidence before we reconvene.”

Estrella acknowledged, “Understood, Your Honor.” If they couldn’t produce any compelling evidence next time, the case would effectively be closed, and Nick would walk away without a scratch.

The judge announced, “Court is adjourned for today regarding the case of Lexi Hart’s injury. Both parties will be notified of the date for the next hearing in due course. The defendant, Nick, is instructed not to leave Ravenwood until the conclusion of this case.’

And with that, the session concluded, leaving Lexi’s family with little advantage aside from the charges filed against Nick.

As the group made their way to the parking lot in front of the courthouse, Jeffery and Haley spotted Nick emerging and, with eyes red with fury, accosted him, “Nick, you’re heartless! You’ve ruined my daughter.”

his hands in his pockets, his demeanor casual as he said, “In-laws, let’s not jump to conclusions or hurl insults. I’ve already said this has nothing

hurl accusations she desperately wanted to. How dare he defend himself and smear her daughter’s name, insinuating

were livid and unable to utter a word. Nick turned his gaze to Zoey, his expression darkening considerably. Pulling his hand from his pocket, he pointed at Zoey. “Are you accusing me of murder, Zoey? That’s pretty harsh.” After his remark, he casually spat on the ground and sauntered off

She had dealt with

in her eyes. “Estrella, do you believe my sister’s injury and fall have nothing

retreating figure. “I’ll bring him to justice.”

soothed Zoey and her parents, instilling in them a belief that she would uncover the truth and secure justice for their

Estrella suggested they head home. Zoey offered to treat Estrella to dinner, but she declined,

discover it was sitting unusually low. Upon closer inspection, she found all four tires punctured, the car sagging

frustration, Estrella was fuming. What a low blow!

case. She couldn’t let a man like that get the best of her, especially since held likely seek revenge on Zoey

she pulled out her phone to call for a ride, a sleek

window slowly roll down to reveal Korey’s face, “Estrella.”

she greeted

give you a lift,” he

out of commission and Korey conveniently right there, it seemed more awkward to refuse than

the driver, glanced back and

and turned to Korey, Were you around here on business?”

Korey replied before probing,

work of the defendant,” she said.

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