New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 324 Stubborn Mother

Claire watched as the jury reacted to the image - some of them wincing, others nodding like they were piecing everything together.

David turned back to the jury. "And that's not all. This wasn't just a one-time thing. Lisa didn't only go after Claire. She orchestrated an attack on Abigail too. It was all connected."

"Objection!" Lisa's lawyer tried again, but he sounded less confident this time.

The judge glanced up this time, but only said, "Overruled."

David was in the zone now. "My client has gathered all the evidence."

Claire stole a glance at Lisa, whose face was now a mix of fear and anger. Her lawyer was whispering furiously in her ear, but Lisa didn't look like she was listening. She was too busy glaring at David. Claire couldn't help it - she smirked. Things were starting to fall apart for Lisa, and Claire was curious to see how this trial would unfold. She wondered if Lisa would crack under the pressure.

"Now, let's be clear," David continued, his voice lowering a little. "This wasn't just some spur-of-the-moment thing. Lisa planned these attacks. She knew what she was doing. She wanted to hurt Claire and Abigail. But, as you can see, she failed. And the evidence is right in front of you."

David paused, looking around the courtroom. "I'm not going to stand here and tell you what to think. You've seen the evidence. You've heard the facts. It's up to you to decide what happens next."

The room was silent for a moment. Even the judge seemed to be waiting to see if anyone would say something. Lisa's lawyer shuffled his papers, clearly struggling to come up with some sort of defense. But the damage was done, and everyone knew it.

One of the jury members finally raised their hand. "So, let me get this straight," they said, their voice skeptical but curious. "Lisa tried to kill Claire. Multiple times."

David nodded. "Yes."

jury member leaned back in their seat, nodding slowly.

he was about to object again, but this time, he stayed seated. He must have realized that

her a reassuring smile. "We've got this,"

seemed to be shrinking into her seat. It was almost like watching a balloon deflate, and Claire had to bite

the tide had turned in their favor. She

seem to help. Lisa's expression grew darker as David laid out more evidence, backing up everything with

confidence growing. There was no way Lisa could wriggle her way out of this one. She had caused so much chaos, hurt so many people, and now she was finally being held accountable.

but thoughtful. Claire couldn't help but feel a little thrill of excitement. Justice was finally within reach, and Lisa, for all her scheming and planning,

recess before

she gave the woman a sideways glance. Lisa's eyes were filled with pure rage, but there was nothing she could do now. Claire shot her a quick

exhaled, feeling the weight

lift off her

break was all she needed to recharge. Her mind swirled with thoughts of what had happened so far.

turned, and there, striding purposefully toward her, was Lisa's mum. Her expression was hard as stone, a look of determination in her eyes as she marched right

eyebrow. "About what?" she asked, not particularly interested in whatever excuse Lisa's mum was

"You need

fully process what she just heard. "You want me to... drop the charges?" Claire asked, tilting her head slightly. "Why would I do that?" "Because Lisa's innocent!" her mum declared, as if it was the most obvious thing in

leaned back in her chair, laughing harder than she had in days. The sound echoed down

anyone? That's the funniest thing I've heard all week." Lisa's mum's face darkened. "What are you saying? Lisa isn't a bad person. You're framing her, aren't you? This is all

laughter fading into a more serious tone. She leaned in slightly, her eyes