His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 583

Yolanda spilled every secret she’d been harboring, and once she’d purged twenty years of pent–up frustration and oppression, she slumped back into her chair, her entire body drenched in sweat.

In that moment, she was consumed with genuine self–reproach and regret.

She despised herself for not revealing the truth for twenty long years!

If only she hadn’t been so greedy back then, if she had had the courage to stand up to Elspeth’s threats and accuse that viper of murder, Cynthia might rest in peace, and she wouldn’t have suffered two decades of a life in turmoil.

She had been foolish beyond belief. Elspeth was just Mr. Abernathy’s mistress back then. Why did she fear a woman so vile?

If only Mr. Abernathy and his wife had reconciled, Elspeth would never have risen to power or remained within the Abernathy family. Even if she had been carrying Mr. Abernathy’s child, her fate would have been nothing more than a forced disappearance, leaving the child behind.

But it was too late for regrets.

The members of the Ashbourne family, present at the hearing, felt as if they had witnessed Thaddeus’s mother’s death with their own eyes.

The three ladies and Nydia were already tear–stricken, Aaron looked gravely solemn, and even the usually stoic Cassius had a telltale redness rimming his eyes.

He, his brothers, and Evadne, had all lost their mothers at a young age. But compared to Thaddeus, they were fortunate.

The greatest agony wasn’t a mother dying from illness, but dying with eyes wide open, without peace.

“Your Honor, I have several questions for the witness regarding this case,” Cedric said, his eyes dark as he rose to his feet.

Evadne and Thaddeus knew he was bound to cause a commotion, desperate to protect Elspeth for the sake of his future. Despite being prepared, their hearts clenched in anticipation.

Judge Ivan nodded gravely, “Proceed.”

Cedric approached Yolanda, his gaze chilling, “Witness, you’ve accused my client of being the true perpetrator of Elspeth’s murder. Did you actually see my client push her down the stairs with your own eyes? A simple ‘yes‘ or ‘no‘ will suffice. Nothing more.”

Jason’s brows furrowed in an instant, his fists clenching.

Yolanda could only answer truthfully, “No, I didn’t, but I clearly heard.”

Bang!

scaring the soul out of Yolanda, “Sounds can be made by

raised his hand, interrupting sternly, “Your Honor, I object to the defense attorney’s speculative

“Please avoid hypothetical questions,

briefly before continuing, “So, the witness did not actually see the supposed act of murder by my client. Her testimony only suggests that my client was the last person to see the victim alive, a suspect, but not definitively the murderer. Moreover, you claimed my client

an anesthetic, but as you know, an

felt Cedric’s argument was sophistry and retorted fiercely, “Anything lethal carries significant risk. The defense should stick to the

so, the victim died from a fall. My client was present, but no one can directly link Cynthia’s death

this case. Plus, this witness disappeared for twenty years before testifying. After twenty years, how reliable can her memory be? Could she have colluded with others? Her testimony is utterly

on Cedric’s infuriating face, anger simmering in their

her head low, desperately managing her expression, her cheeks twitching with

She was terrified

that she might lose control and laugh out loud in

wretch! You couldn’t best me in life, what

heart unwilling to let go. The Ashbourne family members

with Byron, strangled her in her cell, or drowned her

mouth! I was too gentle with him. I should’ve ripped his tongue out, make him a mute lawyer!”

know the true cause of

Frederic to regret his cold–hearted foolishness,” Myra added icily.

loved, who blindly spent twenty years married to a murderer, what kind of regret could he possibly have? He’s too proud and arrogant for that. If I were

as composed as

that moment, his penetrating and unfathomable gaze shifted

debate had come to an end.

a valiant comeback, only to be checked by Cedric’s

to present, then I invite the prosecutor to cross–examine the

He bowed solemnly to the bench and

his piercing gaze inadvertently swept over

color of soft roses, pursed slightly. Behind her sunglasses, her

her lips moved silently, mouthing the words “Good luck.”

voice resonating through the courtroom as

pounded like a drum, her throat dry as she swallowed hard. Cedric, too, felt a knot

Elmsworth District Attorney’s office–a tough nut to crack, impervious to bribes and