His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 583

Yolanda spilled every secret she’d been harboring, and once she’d purged twenty years of pent–up frustration and oppression, she slumped back into her chair, her entire body drenched in sweat.

In that moment, she was consumed with genuine self–reproach and regret.

She despised herself for not revealing the truth for twenty long years!

If only she hadn’t been so greedy back then, if she had had the courage to stand up to Elspeth’s threats and accuse that viper of murder, Cynthia might rest in peace, and she wouldn’t have suffered two decades of a life in turmoil.

She had been foolish beyond belief. Elspeth was just Mr. Abernathy’s mistress back then. Why did she fear a woman so vile?

If only Mr. Abernathy and his wife had reconciled, Elspeth would never have risen to power or remained within the Abernathy family. Even if she had been carrying Mr. Abernathy’s child, her fate would have been nothing more than a forced disappearance, leaving the child behind.

But it was too late for regrets.

The members of the Ashbourne family, present at the hearing, felt as if they had witnessed Thaddeus’s mother’s death with their

own eyes.

The three ladies and Nydia were already tear–stricken, Aaron looked gravely solemn, and even the usually stoic Cassius had a telltale redness rimming his eyes.

He, his brothers, and Evadne, had all lost their mothers at a young age. But compared to Thaddeus, they were fortunate.

The greatest agony wasn’t a mother dying from illness, but dying with eyes wide open, without peace.

“Your Honor, I have several questions for the witness regarding this case,” Cedric said, his eyes dark as he rose to his feet.

Evadne and Thaddeus knew he was bound to cause a commotion, desperate to protect Elspeth for the sake of his future. Despite being prepared, their hearts clenched in anticipation.

Judge Ivan nodded gravely, “Proceed.”

Cedric approached Yolanda, his gaze chilling, “Witness, you’ve accused my client of being the true perpetrator of Elspeth’s murder. Did you actually see my client push her down the stairs with your own eyes? A simple ‘yes‘ or ‘no‘ will suffice. Nothing

more.”

Jason’s brows furrowed in an instant, his fists clenching.

Yolanda could only answer truthfully, “No, I didn’t, but I clearly heard.”

Bang!

“Sounds can be made by

hand, interrupting sternly, “Your Honor, I object to the defense attorney’s speculative questioning!”

avoid

client. Her testimony only suggests that my client was the last person to see the victim alive, a suspect, but not definitively the murderer. Moreover, you claimed my client attempted to poison the victim with

but as you know, an overdose can

was sophistry and retorted fiercely, “Anything lethal carries significant risk.

a fall. My client was present, but no

“Your Honor, the plaintiff’s witness cannot serve as a direct witness to this case. Plus, this witness disappeared for twenty years before testifying. After twenty years, how

eyes on Cedric’s infuriating

her cheeks twitching

She was terrified

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and laugh

wretch! You couldn’t best me in life, what makes you think you can in

red, his heart unwilling to let go. The Ashbourne family members looked ready to tear

handled it from the start, like with Byron, strangled her in her cell, or drowned her in a toilet

with him. I should’ve ripped his tongue out, make him a mute lawyer!” she hissed.

would never know the true cause of Thaddeus’s mother’s death,

never allow Frederic to regret his cold–hearted foolishness,” Myra added

blindly spent twenty years married to a murderer, what kind of regret could he possibly have? He’s too proud and arrogant for that. If I were Mrs.

hung over the courtroom, Thaddeus remained as composed as a statue beneath water, his

that moment, his penetrating and unfathomable gaze shifted to Arnold, the prosecutor.

debate had come to an

had attempted a valiant comeback, only to be checked by

then I invite the prosecutor to cross–examine the defendant,” Ivan, the

Arnold’s eyes, sharp

a falcon’s, rose slowly. He bowed solemnly to the bench and to the gallery.

into his chair, his piercing gaze inadvertently swept over the last

of soft roses, pursed slightly. Behind her sunglasses, her clear eyes sparked with nervous energy, her heartbeat rippling like waves.

moment Arnold’s gaze retreated, her lips moved silently, mouthing the words “Good

questions for the defendant, Elspeth,” Arnold announced, his voice resonating through the courtroom as his steely gaze

drum, her throat dry as she swallowed hard. Cedric, too, felt a knot tighten in his chest.

Elmsworth District Attorney’s office–a

hoping for a get–out–of–jail–free card when it mattered most. While many prosecutors appeared upright, they

he a crusader for justice, but he

bribe him? His pocket change could