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

However, over the past twenty years, you have utterly failed to fulfill the responsibilities of a

the

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

remained calm and composed. “Your Honor,

proceed,” the judge

have interviewed several of Chloe’s childhood friends, who can provide insight

the

and several of Chloe’s university roommates,

looked at each familiar face, her eyes could not help but well up

Honor, I’m a close friend of Chloe. 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

face contorted with anger, his agitation mounting. He wanted to

Let the witnesses speak,” the judge commanded.

one of Chloe’s roommates took

and still have to attend classes. On one occasion, she even collapsed from fatigue. We contacted Benjamin to inform him, but he displayed no concern for Chloe.

pay as an entry-level staff. I couldn’t bear witness to this injustice

“As for me…”

the testimonies, the judge and the panel

forcefully kicked Gideon’s

your family could harbor such malice. It’s quite revealing to witness your guise as a refined lady while concealing a

as it did not affect his interests, he