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?”

fist clenched

Abernathy Group, by the time we took over, the evidence was irrefutable, and

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

love for Cedric, the profit–driven lawyer, knowing well what lay beneath his polished

internally, “My dear reporter friend, 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 charges, which I have been following closely. I’m confident I can win this

fully confident in clearing Elspeth of the murder–for–hire

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

car pulled up, and out stepped

it

cane, was helped out of the car slowly

representative and the

the time Elspeth had been

god! Isn’t that the

a lawyer! Ms. Evadne sure keeps capable

Jason, who silently stole Cedric’s spotlight

with shock. Despite his extensive connections, he had failed to learn who his opponent

we do now?” His assistant, aware of the tension between the two men, was taken

“Foolhardy and overconfident!”

his teeth, “Even if he 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 spar with me just to irk me. Foolish woman, once we are in court, I will teach you a lesson–in a matter of

away,

“Cedric, my brother!”

handed the grandmother over to a bodyguard and

crowd gasped. “Big

and Jason were actually

other defending the

gritted teeth as the thorn in his side swaggered up to him, his hands practically

your big brother,

I don’t expect any special treatment from you. I know you too

the legal representative of Erica, I will do everything in my power to ensure that Elspeth, the murderer, pays the price

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 to clear her name.”

of embezzlement, bribery, abuse of power,

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