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Seeing that Edgar had said all he needed to, Jolene calmly took over.

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“Just as the witness stated,” she said, her voice resonating with quiet power, “we have substantial evidence proving that Thomas is the true perpetrator–the one who attempted to assault the plaintiff, Sarah.”

“Asher’s only mistake was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He happened to show up on Tri Street that night and was branded with a crime he didn’t commit. He became the scapegoat.”

Her words rang clearly through the courtroom, cutting through the tension like a blade.

“I sincerely hope the judge and presiding magistrate will take everything into account and give this young man the justice he deserves. And I hope the real criminal will be held accountable.

Silence.

The entire courtroom fell still.

The presiding judge lowered her gaze, deep in thought. After a moment, she turned to Sarah and her attorney. “Plaintiff, and plaintiff’s counsel–do either of you have anything to say?”

Sarah looked pale.

into a thin line, worry etched

she’d made with Thomas

the judge–or the public–found out she’d taken money from Thomas to frame

perpetrator.

had to

to Thomas. It was her

words spilled from her mouth in a rush. Sarah furrowed her brow, pretending to be uncertain. “Honestly, I’m

A complete reversal.

pointed her finger at Asher was now backpedaling

how she could

let it slide. His brow tightened, and he let out a

public defender–he was under specific orders from Thomas. And unlike Sarah, he wasn’t about to flip

he said carefully, eyeing her with restrained irritation. “That’s not what you said earlier. I urge you

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Sarah snapped, her eyes widening in

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through the room, her expression grim. She had