Chapter 386

Three days later, the courtroom reconvened, and at last, McNeil appeared in person.

Both sides' attorneys were present. Violet had also been summoned to attend.

Victoria's lawyer went first, submitting all the evidence. McNeil sat silently at the defendant's table, his gaze fixed on Victoria. He hardly blinked, watching her from the moment he entered until the proceedings began.

Violet sat stiffly in her seat. Usually, with McNeil around, she was calm and collected, confident in the knowledge he'd stand behind her. But today, everything was different.

Victoria's lawyer began outlining the assets and rights she was seeking in the divorce. McNeil's legal team gave no sign they intended to argue.

After Johnny finished his statement, McNeil finally spoke, his voice steady and low.

"Other than the accusation of adultery, I admit to everything else. There's never been a real relationship between Violet and me."

He looked at Victoria, his expression unreadable.

Victoria's smile was faint, almost tired.

"Your woman showed me a prenatal report. She claims she's carrying your child. But whether you two actually had an affair doesn't matter anymore. What matters to me now is the money-the assets that should have belonged to me all along. Everything you gave her, I want it back. As for whatever she has in her belly, that's your business. It has nothing to do with me."

glanced at Violet. A flash of panic crossed Violet's face, but she quickly

get more out of you.

away from

the judge, he said, "I agree to the divorce and to all of Victoria's terms for dividing our assets. However much she

wants everything the Langford family owns? How

stare at her. Under McNeil's cold gaze, Violet finally

to her outburst. The proceedings continued by the book. After the evidence

Victoria was awarded fifty percent of The Langford Group. The ten percent of shares McNeil still held would be further divided. Everything McNeil had ever given Violet over the past six years-houses, cars, wire transfers—had to be returned in full. On top of that, Violet was ordered

out. She almost collapsed on the

also awarded to Victoria. Once the judgment went into effect, Victoria would regain full ownership of

had drained from her face. In

lawyer in Starfall City, couldn't help casting a glance at his client. He'd never lost a case in his illustrious career. This was his first real defeat-one that left him

announced the ruling, he looked

the defendant have anything further to

still on Victoria, but she

my daughter. I want Victoria to have regular visitation. I don't want our divorce

wanted. Violet, however, was

went to McNeil, Victoria would still have to visit his house to see her daughter. What was the point

had any say

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