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

smirk, “Under normal circumstances, there would be nothing wrong. However, over the past twenty years, you have utterly failed to fulfill the responsibilities of a

the money

failed to fulfill my duties as a father, then how did she become the person

remained calm and composed. “Your Honor, may I present my evidence?”

the judge

can provide insight into Benjamin’s role as a father,” Samuel

the judge granted.

Emily and several of Chloe’s university

one. As Chloe looked at each familiar face, her eyes could

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 can

anger, his agitation mounting. He wanted to refute

be patient. Let the witnesses speak,” the

of Chloe’s roommates took the floor.

matters to force Chloe to work late nights at his company. She would return the next day exhausted 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. Instead, he blamed her

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,”

“As for me…”

the panel of

and do something!” Ava forcefully kicked Gideon’s foot under

He dusted off his pants, thoroughly relishing the drama unfolding before him. “I never imagined your family could harbor such malice. It’s quite revealing to witness your guise as a

interests, he did not mind sacrificing his