His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 577

Chapter 577

In the thick tension of anticipation, the day of the trial finally arrived.

Early in the morning, Alva slipped into her crisply ironed new dress and carried a large bouquet of fresh lilies to the cemetery.

She laid the flowers before Cynthia’s headstone and sat cross–legged on the ground, setting up an iPad in front of her displaying the gentle smile of the departed woman.

“Dear lady, your darling son and his wife are off to seek justice for you today. That witch Elspeth, struck by lightning, is finally going to get her comeuppance.”

Alva wiped away at Cynthia’s digital portrait, her eyes brimming with tears, “After the trial, the kids will come to visit you. Until then, let me keep you company as we witness this together.”

A breeze scented with the fragrance of lilies swept past, as if in silent response.

The case of Elspeth, though filed for a closed hearing, was rejected by the court for insufficient grounds and moved to a public trial.

The Abernathy Group’s reputation was substantial, and Elspeth’s status unique. But the sheer scandal her case caused in society, and the lack of criteria for a closed hearing, led the authorities to choose the path of a normal procedure to protect their standing from public outcry.

Early in the day, the courthouse was swamped with media, reporters broadcasting live, and the anticipation was palpable.

Then, a black sedan raced up, stopping a few steps from the entrance.

Cedric, unseen in ages, emerged in a sharp suit, capturing the attention of every reporter who surged forward.

“Mr. Cedric! Representing the Abernathy Group in defense of Mrs. Elspeth, what are your chances of winning this case?*

Cedric offered a smug smile, “I’ve yet to lose a case.”

His confidence seemed to forget the numerous defeats he had suffered at the hands of Evadne and Thaddeus.

“But previously, Mrs. Elspeth was detained for drug possession, and despite your representation, you couldn’t bail her out. Does this mean you’re already at a disadvantage with Elspeth’s case?”

froze, his fist clenched in

Elspeth on behalf of the Abernathy Group, by the time we took over, the evidence was irrefutable, and there

really was guilty of drug possession, Cedric could’ve gotten her off the hook?” One

Cedric, the profit–driven lawyer, knowing well what lay

I am but a lawyer. Please don’t demonize me. Both plaintiffs and defendants have the right to legal defense, a right granted by law. Whoever engages me, whatever the case, it’s my duty to defend them. And today’s public hearing is on another of Elspeth’s

clearing Elspeth of the murder–for–hire

raised his index finger, “The premise of defense is unconditional belief in my client. If she’s

he spoke, another car pulled up, and

it easy.”

leaning on her cane, was helped out of the car slowly

representative and the

still amused by the time Elspeth had been doused with soup

plaintiff’s lawyer looks familiar. Oh my god! Isn’t that the secretary always beside Miss Ashbourne?” another

He’s also a lawyer! Ms. Evadne sure keeps capable

who silently stole Cedric’s spotlight with his

connections, he had failed to

we do now?” His assistant, aware of the tension between the

“Foolhardy and overconfident!”

is a top graduate of Elmsworth Law School, so what? He’s been Ashbourne’s lapdog for years, never having set foot in a courtroom. He’s forgotten how to fight a case. He’s no

Foolish woman, once we are in court, I will

to walk away, Jason called out to him.

“Cedric, my brother!”

the grandmother over to a bodyguard and approached Cedric with a steely gaze.

crowd gasped.

were

victim, the other defending the elite. The

teeth as the thorn in his side swaggered up to

big brother, before

are all equal. I don’t expect any special treatment from you. I know you too well. Even if it’s family, you’re not the

I will do everything in my power to ensure that

grief and despair, her face buried in her hands as she wept. The reporters, witnessing the scene, were moved, and

sneer, “The real culprit behind Erica’s death is Ward. He was caught red–handed and has already confessed and faced the consequences. Elspeth was wronged, and I’m

a derisive laugh. “So, Cedric, are you suggesting that a person guilty of embezzlement, bribery, abuse

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