The corridor was previously empty. The loud footsteps of the Beckett family broke the silence in the hallway.

Javier had a frosty expression on his face. His eyes were red. He was seething with rage as he strutted forward. The Beckett family members behind him held their breath.

Rory followed closely behind Javier. He kept a straight expression on his face. But this hearing gave him an inexplicable feeling of relief in his heart.

His heart harbored unspoken words for far too long.

He had been in Javier's employ for a considerable time, witnessing Sophia's claim and enjoying everything that rightfully belonged to Anne. However, as a secretary, he could only go along with it. He had no other choice but to show respect to Sophia. This irked him. It made him feel indignant.

Fortunately, justice prevailed.

Even so, Rory pretended to be worried. He probed, "Mr. Javier, the verdict will be announced at 3:00 pm. Is there anything else that you need to get done before this? I can help you out if you have anything in mind..."

interrupted gruffly, "Am I the mad one, or have you gone mad? Why do I have to save a lowly and evil murderer time

her? I wish that I could kill her with

was taken aback. The corridor

side immediately. He felt more at ease now. He said softly,

a few steps forward. Unexpectedly, he bumped

"Dad..."

stood stiffly in front of Javier. Her heart

He took a step toward her.

"Dad. Mom, she. "

and gave

fell straight to

But more than that, her pride had taken

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