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

quickly interjected, “Ladies and gentlemen, while we represent Elspeth on behalf of the Abernathy Group, by the time we took over, the evidence was irrefutable, and there was nothing we

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

reporters had little love for Cedric, the profit–driven lawyer, knowing well what lay beneath

engages me, whatever the

clearing Elspeth of the

Cedric raised his index finger, “The premise of defense is unconditional belief in my client. If she’s done no wrong, what is there

another car pulled up, and out stepped Jason,

take it easy.”

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

plaintiff’s legal representative and the family!”

recognized Erica’s grandmother, still amused by the time

familiar. Oh my god! Isn’t that the secretary always beside Miss Ashbourne?” another reporter

a lawyer! Ms. Evadne sure keeps capable

who silently stole Cedric’s spotlight

to learn who his opponent would be. And now…

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

“Foolhardy and overconfident!”

if he is a top graduate of Elmsworth Law School, so what? He’s been Ashbourne’s lapdog for years, never

“Evadne had sent Jason to spar with me just to irk me. Foolish woman, once we are in court, I will teach you

to walk away, Jason called out

“Cedric, my brother!”

bodyguard

crowd gasped. “Big brother?”

were actually

the victim, the other defending the

up to him, his hands practically turning

though I’m your big

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

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

grief and despair, her face buried in her hands as she

behind Erica’s death is Ward. He was caught red–handed and has

are you suggesting that a person guilty of embezzlement, bribery, abuse of power, framing others multiple times,

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