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..."

sentence. He interrupted gruffly, "Am I the mad one,

I loved the most! Saving her? I wish that I could kill her with my own hands

corridor. Everyone was taken aback. The corridor was filled with dead

side immediately. He felt more at ease

forward. Unexpectedly, he bumped

"Dad..."

tracks instantly. She stood stiffly in front of Javier. Her heart was

He took a step toward her. He glared at

"Dad. Mom, she. "

his hand and gave her one hard slap. Betty

slap. She fell straight to the ground. She

slap was painful. But more than that, her pride had

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