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.

room despite wearing a prisoner's outfit and being handcuffed. She had carefully styled her hair for the occasion. Although she was behind bars, she never failed to adhere to

dignity as Mrs. Beckett. Knowing that 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 to maintain her figure to

confident she'd make a comeback if she could walk free. She knew she was capable

you need to clear my name no matter what and get me out of here. I can offer

Once you're part of our family,

unbothered by her suggestion. He had never taken Sean seriously anyway. Still, he found the status of the Becketts' son-in-law

matter if marrying her could make him part of the high society. Betty might be vile, but he would

and lowered his voice, saying, "Mrs. Beckett, this will be our last conversation before

in this trial. Jeffrey Snyder ratted you out, but thankfully, he only had witness testimony

did you get Jeffrey to carry out

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