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Chapter 280 She Was Right to Wait

Thomas let out a low, mocking snort, eyes dark with scorn.

“What else would it be? They know they’re losing–calling a recess is just stalling for time.”

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By now, Thomas was nearly certain Jean and Jolene had nothing of substance. If they did, they would’ve shown it already. That surveillance clip with just a license plate? Pathetic.

And now, clearly out of moves, they’d resorted to this- Dragging things out to delay their inevitable defeat.

“I see,” Selena replied, lips curling into a smug smile. “Looks like they’re out of options after all…”

Thomas narrowed his eyes and spat, “Self–righteous idiots.”

“My target from the very beginning has been Asher. They never had to get involved, but no–people like them always think they’re the hand of justice, sent to save the world-”

“And in the end, they’re nothing but a joke.”

Even with the courtroom livestream paused for ads, the viewers in the chat were relentless.

“What’s the point of this break? Just wasting time.”

“Even watching a trial gets interrupted with commercials? What a joke.”

“Like a break’s gonna help. The outcome’s obvious–Asher’s done for.”

“Let’s just end this already. Hand down the sentence. This is dragging out way too long.”

win, so they call for time?

go ahead and hit

just

inner hallway alone, heading for

for five

A familiar silhouette emerged

Their

eyes met.

lips

He came.

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recess ended. Jolene returneu

ever. No sign of panic, no trace of despair- As if the tide of accusations

The hearing resumed.

the supposed facts, condemning Asher’s behavior as especially vile, claiming it had sparked severe

in the livestream practically erupted

were fully on

Then-

asked

But

it,” she said, biting her lip,

mistake–it was him. It couldn’t have been anyone else.” She sniffled, then continued, her tone laced with

under enormous

the law will bring justice. I want him punished. I want a sincere apology- And I want compensation for the emotional

but her voice

listened attentively, their expressions turning

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