Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 174 I’ll Help You Protect Her

“I never said that, Your Honor’ Please don’t listen to him!” Ava shouted in desperation.

The judge’s gaze fell upon Ava, his scrutiny piercing “So, are you resolved to fight Ms. Chloe for her late mother’s legacy? From what I understand, you and Chloe are half sisters sharing the same father Since these assets were bequeathed by Chloe’s biological mother, you have no entitlement to lay claim to them.”

The judge’s words cut through the air, leaving Ava pale and flustered She struggled to explain. “That’s not what I meant 1 merely wanted to speak on behalf of my father

“You’ll have your chance to speak, but for now, please remain quiet,” the judge instructed firmly

Turning his attention to Benjamin, the judge asked, “Defendant, it’s your turn to speak. State your demands.

“I seek to reclaim a portion of these assets, as they are jointly owned by my wife and me, Benjamin stated, sensing a glimmer of hope as he noticed the judge’s contemplative expression

Thankfully, he had held onto this trump card.

Chloe bit her lip, tightly clenching her fist

“I’ve conducted my investigation on the matter, and these funds indeed constitute marital assets,” Samuel interjected.

“Exactly! So, what’s wrong with my desire to retain the right of use Benjamin responded

arrogantly

circumstances, there would be nothing wrong. However, over the past twenty years, you have utterly failed to fulfill

of the money

failed to fulfill my duties as a father, then how did she become the person she is today?” Benjamin maintained his composure “Young man, don’t go digging up

“Your Honor, may I present my

proceed,” the

Chloe’s childhood friends, who can provide insight into Benjamin’s role as a father,” Samuel stated

the

of Chloe’s university roommates, along

at each familiar face, her

We have known each other for seven years. I can testify that Benjamin has treated Chloe poorly to the point of being harshly abused. Throughout the nine years of compulsory education, he never attended a single parent-teacher meeting, yet he was always present at every meeting regarding Ava. How

his agitation mounting. He wanted to refute the accusations, but the

please be patient. Let the witnesses speak,” the judge

of Chloe’s roommates took

would return the next day exhausted and still have to attend classes. On one occasion, she even

to work with Chloe at the company owned by the Johnsons. Chloe worked the hardest among all the employees but received the same pay as an entry-level staff. I couldn’t bear witness to this injustice and spoke up for her, which led to my dismissal,” another witness.

“As for me…”

the testimonies, the judge and the panel of juries

Ava forcefully kicked Gideon’s

“I never imagined your family could harbor such malice. It’s quite revealing

affect his interests, he did not