His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 578

Blood so red it was terrifying!

The image of Cynthia’s horrific death flashed across Elspeth’s mind, and she suddenly let out a piercing ring in her ears, as if she were drowning, her body drenched in cold sweat, her lips pale and trembling incessantly.

“Elspeth? Elspeth, are you alright?” Cedric, clearly sensing something was amiss, asked in surprise.

“It’s nothing.” Elspeth’s handcuffed hands curled tightly under the table, fiercely cutting off the mental images.

“Elspeth, you haven’t answered my question.”

Cedric pressed again, “You need to come clean with me right now. Is this the only life you’ve taken? It’s vital for your defense in court, for upholding your reputation. You’re aware that on the surface it’s just the death of a maid, but Thaddeus and Evadne are clearly using this as a leverage to corner you, to ensure you can’t recover. They will dig deep into your past and could present any kind of evidence against you in court, it’s unpredictable.”

Elspeth still quivered uncontrollably, biting her lip.

“I’m asking you these questions with no ulterior motive, only to have a better chance of winning in court. You must be completely honest and trust me, we need to work together fully. Only if I know everything about you can I stand undefeated in the courtroom.” Elspeth let out a laugh that made one’s skin crawl, “Mr. Cedric, are you really trying to help me, or are you just looking out for your own golden reputation?”

Cedric didn’t like being questioned this way, but due to her status as Mrs–Abernathy, he had to play along, “Of course, helping you get acquitted is far more important than any undefeated streak.”

“Forget it, I don’t trust any of you lawyers!”

Anxious, Elspeth shook her legs like she was having a seizure, “If I tell you, you’ll just have another weapon to threaten me with later. I’ve seen enough of these dirty tricks, don’t think you can fool me!”

Cedric frowned and asked, “Are you suggesting that there is truth to this?”

“No! I haven’t killed anyone! Never have I ever! Don’t you dare slander me!” Elspeth screamed, her emotions boiling over as she stood up like a madwoman.

“Alright, alright, if you say no, then that’s good.” Cedric leaned back, wary of her lunging at him.

The courtroom was packed.

Though the trial was publically broadcasted on the court’s website, to avoid any disturbances from uninvited guests, Frederic booked all the available seats for spectators, filling them with allies from the Abernathy Group and his legal network.

For today’s trial, besides Frederic, the long–absent Glynnis had also been summoned.

event, and there was no love

to be here? The reporters will see me

she furrowed her brows, “I can’t even step outside my door without fearing ridicule, afraid to show my face at any

are an Abernathy heiress, who would dare mock you? Besides, regardless of everything, she is your biological mother. As her daughter, you should naturally be here to support her through

am I the

could she come to such a place, endure such stress? You should

speak further, but inwardly she resented, thinking if only she had the backing like that simpleton did from

thought, “Just you wait, Marilla.”

Footsteps approached.

turned to look, their expressions darkening immediately.

Evadne, followed by several members of the Ashbourne family!

come to show their support for the

should have been there too, to boost their morale, but fearing the distress it might cause his beloved Marilla, he chose to stay

glared at Evadne, grinding her teeth.

Evadne paid her no attention, not even a

adorned with a

imposing by her side, his black suit perfectly tailored, embodying the strength and

both took seats in the first row, separated by an aisle from the Abernathy Group,

he thinking?” Glynnis whispered, always quick to stir discord, “He’s the CEO of the Abernathy Group, and now he sits openly against us with the Ashbourne family. Isn’t this a slap in your face for all to see?”

feeling the flames of resentment seething within him.

to this day,” Aviana said, gripping Myra’s hand. Recalling the hardships she had endured, Aviana couldn’t help but

her heart fluttering with nervous anticipation, and nodded subtly.

day had arrived, a day Cynthia and Erica had been longing for, and they weren’t alone in their anticipation.

standing trial. Regardless of the outcome, the very fact that this day had come was a

Elspeth’s misdeeds are countless, she will receive the fate she deserves,” murmured Suri, who clutched

Far from feeling relieved, she was more burdened and anxious than ever

a decade, two, or even a lifetime of Elspeth behind bars.

wanted the death penalty. A life

furrow of Evadne’s brow, every faint smile, tugged at Thaddeus’s heartstrings. He quickly sensed her anxiety and reached for her cool, pale hand, his fingers weaving through hers in