Simon refuted with a fake smile, "Jeffrey Snyder is Nina Carle's murderer. He was caught at the scene and admitted to it. Mrs. Beckett is unfairly accused of the crime, and I'm here to clear her name."

Sean merely scoffed at Simon's remark. "So, are you saying that the authorities are wrong to arrest a woman who is involved in corruption, abuse of power, slander, and framing others for her crime? She's also a drug user, you know."

"That's just a red herring. Mrs. Beckett has made some mistakes that don't warrant a harsh punishment. Besides, she has not murdered anyone. She will admit to the crimes she has committed, but she will not be unfairly blamed. She has no reason to take the blame for the murder all because you want to settle personal grudges."

Frowning, Sean fell into silence. He was wary not to get into a squabble with Simon, for he'd only give Simon the chance to insult Alyssa.

The reporters fixed their hateful gazes on Simon as anger simmered. They silently cheered Sean on.

Half an hour before the trial commenced, Simon was granted one more chance to speak to Sophia.

seemed to be in excellent condition in the meeting room despite wearing a prisoner's outfit and being handcuffed. She had carefully styled her hair for the occasion. Although she

Javier had not fully given up on her, she dared not slack off. She even went on a strict diet and ate very little just

a comeback if she could walk free. She knew she was capable

the thought as she pleaded urgently, "Mr. Lynch, you need to clear my name no matter what and get me out of here. I can offer you anything you want as long as I get my

our family, you no longer have to fear the

by her suggestion. He had never taken Sean seriously anyway. Still, he found

evil dimwit, but that did not matter if marrying her could make him part of the high society. Betty might be vile, but

voice, saying, "Mrs. Beckett, this will be our last conversation before the trial, so be honest and tell me

thankfully, he only had witness testimony going for him.

me the truth. How did you get Jeffrey to carry out

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