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?”

smile froze, his fist clenched in

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

even if she really was guilty of drug possession, Cedric could’ve gotten her off the hook?” One reporter’s disdain for Cedric

love for Cedric, the profit–driven lawyer, knowing

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 charges, which I have been following closely. I’m confident I

clearing Elspeth of the murder–for–hire

“The premise of defense is unconditional belief in my client. If

spoke, another car pulled up, and out stepped Jason, calm

it

was helped out of the car slowly by

representative and

Erica’s grandmother, still amused by the time Elspeth had been doused with soup at

that the secretary always beside Miss Ashbourne?” another reporter

Ms. Evadne sure keeps capable people around

to Jason, who silently stole Cedric’s

veins pulsed with shock. Despite his extensive connections, he had failed to learn

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

“Foolhardy and overconfident!”

graduate of Elmsworth Law School, so what? He’s been Ashbourne’s lapdog for years, never

me just to irk me. Foolish woman, once we are

walk away, Jason called out to him.

“Cedric, my brother!”

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

crowd gasped.

and Jason were

voicing for the victim, the other defending

in his side swaggered up to him,

your big brother, before the

from you. I know you too well. Even if

calm and assured. “As the legal representative of Erica, I will do everything in

in her hands as she wept. The reporters, witnessing the scene, were moved, and their gazes towards Cedric were far from

That’s a strong word,” Cedric retorted with a sneer, “The real culprit behind Erica’s death is Ward. He was caught red–handed and has already confessed and faced the consequences.

out a derisive laugh. “So, Cedric, are you suggesting that a person guilty of embezzlement, bribery, abuse of power, framing others multiple times,

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