Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 833: Max Bailey Testifies

Victor's mouth opened and closed, but no words came out. If there was anyone in the room who didn't want to see Max Bailey, it was him. This man was the thread connecting the Dyer family, the Gill family, and the Bailey family. Did Tina bring him here just to clear the Dyer family's name? Could it really be that simple? "Victor, say something!" Vivienne prodded him with a dissatisfied tone after waiting for an answer. Yet instead of his usual soft-spoken reassurances, Victor pushed her away harshly.

"Be quiet. I don't have time for you right now!" His tone was cold and emotionless, leaving Vivienne so furious that she stomped her feet in frustration.

Meanwhile, Ella Bailey, casually resting her head on her hand, watched the scene unfold with great amusement. Her red lips curled into a teasing smile.

"Miss Walker, how could you forget your old flame?" she taunted. "If I remember correctly, before you latched onto my father, wasn't it Max Bailey who was your ticket to luxury? What, you don't recognize your old benefactor anymore?" "You... you're saying he's Max Bailey?!" Vivienne exclaimed, her voice trembling.

For a moment, she forgot to spar with Ella. Her pale hand shook as she pointed at the man standing firmly in the witness box, a man who hadn't spared her a single glance. Struggling to speak, she stammered, "How... how is that possible? Wasn't he locked up by the X Bureau? How could he be here?!"

Vivienne turned again to look at the man on the stand. It wasn't entirely her fault for failing to recognize him. Years had passed, and the rough-and-tough image of Max Bailey had long faded from her mind.

During those years, Vivienne had lived comfortably as the lady of the Bailey family, and Max's transformation in prison was substantial. Not recognizing him was almost to be expected.

Vivienne clutched her chest with trembling hands, her face turning as pale as a ghost. Her eyes darted around the room until they landed on Kelly, who was staring at Jared with a lovestruck expression.

A wave of panic surged through Vivienne's heart. No, this couldn't be happening! He was just here to testify. Once the trial was over, he would be sent back. Tina, no matter how resourceful she was, couldn't possibly know about that. Vivienne gripped the fabric over her chest tightly, her panic growing. She didn't notice the pair of eyes that had been watching her intently all this time.

someone who had just seen an old lover. Her expression was more like someone facing a debt collector. Could it be there

didn't

where Max Bailey had taken his place as a witness. With his

prompting Samuel Parker and a few other researchers to

Honor, we heard David Van's testimony earlier. He's lying!" Samuel declared

and even negotiated with Mr. Dyer together. There was absolutely no opportunity

beside him, directed a glare at David Van and scoffed. "Mr. Dyer was such a good man. How could he possibly neglect the safety of his clients and suggest increasing the dosage? Let me tell you, out of all of us, Mr. Dyer was the most skilled doctor! David Van couldn't even compare to him. A genius like that would never do something so

hands fidgeted with the hem of his sleeve as

waiting for?!" A low voice hissed

The younger man's sinister expression hadn't changed. "If I get convicted, you can

of his wife, David's pupils

his voice barely audible, as his eyes darted toward Samuel

sneered, his smile cold and unnerving. "That's not my problem. Whether you

David's expression froze. Pain and conflict flashed in his eyes before they finally settled into a dull

shouted,

"Defendant's witness, do you

scratched his disheveled hair, his murky eyes glancing briefly at his

back then. According to him, increasing the dosage would enhance the drug's effectiveness," David began