Chapter 199 Guilty as Charged

Joey's heart skipped a beat. "What happened?" she asked.

The butler replied, "Mrs. Blackwood said something to Mr. Blackwood, and he had a heart attack. He's in the hospital, and it's critical." Joey's hands trembled. "I'll be right there," she said, her voice shaking.

Just as she was about to leave, the opposing lawyer approached. "Ms. Blackwood, my client is ready. We can start now."

Joey glanced at Isabella, who looked smug. She realized what was happening. "I need a postponement. It's an emergency," she said.

The opposing lawyer frowned. "Sorry, Ms. Blackwood. My client is ill. If you leave, we'll consider it a withdrawal."

Joey clenched her fists. This was their plan all along. Benjamin's illness wasn't a coincidence; it was all part of their scheme.

Darren's warning made sense now. If she left, she'd face penalties and ruin her reputation. But she couldn't ignore Benjamin's condition.

hand touched her head. "Joey, what's

eyes. "Sebastian,

"It's true," he said.

She knew how

"We'll go to the hospital. I'll get

to leave, but Joey saw Isabella's smug smile. If she left, she'd lose the case and

leave. I have to win this case,"

heart ached seeing her pain. "Alright, I'll go to the hospital. You

be afraid. I'm here. Dad will be

with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Joey was

to panic when Joey stayed in court. She couldn't believe

took a deep breath, and calmed herself. Sophia handed her a cup of water, softly saying,

falter, she fought fiercely,

with her brakes and incited fans to throw acid, injuring Sebastian. Both charges were confirmed. When the opposing lawyer tried to use Isabella's depression to reduce her

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