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.

warm hand touched her head. "Joey, what's going

eyes. "Sebastian, my dad's in the hospital. It's

the hospital. "It's true," he said. "Dad had

She knew how fragile

go to the hospital. I'll get someone to handle things

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

have to win this

to the hospital. You stay here. Trust me, Dad

afraid. I'm

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when Joey stayed in court. She couldn't believe Joey was still focused

tears, took a deep breath, and calmed herself. Sophia handed her a

to falter, she fought fiercely,

tried to use Isabella's

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