His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 578

Blood so red it was terrifying!

The image of Cynthia’s horrific death flashed across Elspeth’s mind, and she suddenly let out a piercing ring in her ears, as if she were drowning, her body drenched in cold sweat, her lips pale and trembling incessantly.

“Elspeth? Elspeth, are you alright?” Cedric, clearly sensing something was amiss, asked in surprise.

“It’s nothing.” Elspeth’s handcuffed hands curled tightly under the table, fiercely cutting off the mental images.

“Elspeth, you haven’t answered my question.”

Cedric pressed again, “You need to come clean with me right now. Is this the only life you’ve taken? It’s vital for your defense in court, for upholding your reputation. You’re aware that on the surface it’s just the death of a maid, but Thaddeus and Evadne are clearly using this as a leverage to corner you, to ensure you can’t recover. They will dig deep into your past and could present any kind of evidence against you in court, it’s unpredictable.”

Elspeth still quivered uncontrollably, biting her lip.

“I’m asking you these questions with no ulterior motive, only to have a better chance of winning in court. You must be completely honest and trust me, we need to work together fully. Only if I know everything about you can I stand undefeated in the courtroom.” Elspeth let out a laugh that made one’s skin crawl, “Mr. Cedric, are you really trying to help me, or are you just looking out for your own golden reputation?”

Cedric didn’t like being questioned this way, but due to her status as Mrs–Abernathy, he had to play along, “Of course, helping you get acquitted is far more important than any undefeated streak.”

“Forget it, I don’t trust any of you lawyers!”

Anxious, Elspeth shook her legs like she was having a seizure, “If I tell you, you’ll just have another weapon to threaten me with later. I’ve seen enough of these dirty tricks, don’t think you can fool me!”

Cedric frowned and asked, “Are you suggesting that there is truth to this?”

“No! I haven’t killed anyone! Never have I ever! Don’t you dare slander me!” Elspeth screamed, her emotions boiling over as she stood up like a madwoman.

“Alright, alright, if you say no, then that’s good.” Cedric leaned back, wary of her lunging at him.

The courtroom was packed.

Though the trial was publically broadcasted on the court’s website, to avoid any disturbances from uninvited guests, Frederic booked all the available seats for spectators, filling them with allies from the Abernathy Group and his legal network.

For today’s trial, besides Frederic, the long–absent Glynnis had also been summoned.

She naturally didn’t want to appear at such an ominous event, and there was no love lost between her and her mother.

“Dad, why do I have to be here? The reporters will see me and start spinning tales!”

without fearing

are an Abernathy heiress, who would dare mock you? Besides, regardless of everything, she is your biological mother. As her daughter, you should naturally be here to support her through this

“Then why am I the only one here? Why isn’t

come to such a place, endure such stress? You should be understanding as her sister, not

dared not speak further, but inwardly she resented, thinking if only she had the

you

Footsteps approached.

turned to look,

Evadne, followed by

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their support for the victim, a show

there too, to boost their morale, but fearing the distress it might cause his beloved Marilla, he chose

at Evadne, grinding

paid her no attention, not even a

makeup, wore an immaculate pearl–white business suit adorned with a sapphire brooch of her own design, exuding

imposing by her side, his black suit perfectly tailored, embodying the strength and

seats in the first row, separated by an aisle

Abernathy Group, and now he sits openly against

his teeth, feeling the flames of resentment seething within him.

made it to this day,” Aviana said, gripping Myra’s hand. Recalling the hardships she

fluttering with nervous

been longing for, and they weren’t alone in

witness Elspeth standing trial. Regardless of the outcome, the very fact that this day had come was a source

the fate she deserves,” murmured Suri, who clutched Myra’s hand with a reassuring softness, though her

her. Far from feeling relieved, she was

wasn’t after a decade, two, or even a

the death penalty. A life

her anxiety and reached

this battle,” he whispered, locking eyes with her, his own deep and mesmerizing.

Why are you here? They can manage without you,

holding

affection as he glanced at his little sister sitting in the front row, “I said I couldn’t rest