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?”

fist clenched in his pocket.

on behalf of the Abernathy Group, by the time we took over,

possession, Cedric could’ve gotten her off the hook?” One reporter’s disdain for Cedric was

had little love for Cedric, the profit–driven lawyer, knowing well

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

you’re fully confident in clearing Elspeth of the

is unconditional belief in my client. If

another car pulled up, and out stepped Jason, calm and composed.

take it easy.”

leaning on her cane, was helped out of

the plaintiff’s legal representative

still amused by the time Elspeth had been doused

looks familiar. Oh my god! Isn’t that the secretary always beside Miss

lawyer! Ms. Evadne sure keeps capable people around her!”

stole Cedric’s spotlight with

he had failed to learn who

His assistant, aware of the tension between the two

“Foolhardy and overconfident!”

been Ashbourne’s lapdog for years, never having set foot in a courtroom. He’s forgotten how to fight

thought, “Evadne had sent Jason to spar with me just to irk me. Foolish woman, once we are

walk away, Jason called

“Cedric, my brother!”

over to a bodyguard and approached Cedric with

gasped.

and Jason were actually brothers?

for the victim, the other defending the elite. The drama was set, and the verdict awaited.

swaggered up to him,

I’m your big brother,

any special treatment from you. I know you too well. Even if it’s family, you’re not the type to pull punches.”

his demeanor calm and assured. “As the legal representative of Erica, I will do everything in my power to ensure that Elspeth, the murderer, pays the price she deserves.”

a picture of grief and despair, her face buried in her hands

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. Elspeth was wronged, and I’m here

you suggesting that a person guilty of embezzlement, bribery, abuse of

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