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“See you soon, Madame,” she said, looking back at Rima with cool detachment.

“For now, Atty. Hans and Atty. Cole will ensure that the arrest procedures are properly carried out.”

A faint smile followed.

“And they’ll personally escort you to your new accommodation.”

The words landed like a final humiliation.

Then Cassidy turned and walked away-calm, composed—while behind her, the Knowles family’s outrage echoed through the station, and Rima’s fear finally broke into quiet, trembling despair.

Her steps felt lighter than they had in days as she walked out of the police station. The image of the ever-proud Knowles family -especially Rima and Mirriam-stripped of their composure and visibly shaken lingered in her mind. For the first time, she had seen fear in their eyes.

And to her, that alone was a victory.

“I’ve started to seek justice for you, Mother,” she whispered under her breath as she slid into the back seat of the vehicle.

The events from earlier replayed vividly in her thoughts. The tension, the arrest, the stunned silence that followed-it all sent a quiet thrill through her.

With Hans and Cole Law Firm standing firmly beside her, victory no longer felt like a distant dream. She could almost taste it— the long-awaited justice her mother deserved.

But beneath the growing confidence, doubt lingered like a shadow.

What if they had overlooked something?

What if the Knowles.family found a way to twist the evidence?

What if Rima managed to prove her innocence?

“Please… grant me justice for my mother,” she murmured softly, leaning her head against the backrest. With her eyes closed, she offered a silent prayer.

Today’s arrest was only the beginning. The road ahead was long, and far too many things could still go wrong.

Even as the car pulled into the hotel driveway, her unease did not fade. Her mind was already racing ahead—reviewing possibilities, anticipating counterattacks, thinking of ways to strengthen their case.

She had just stepped into the lobby and was heading toward the elevator when a voice called out behind her.

“Madame Greene!”

She turned to see a man hurrying toward her.

“Good day, Madame Greene. Pardon the interruption. I’m Mr. Vera, the floor manager,” he said with a polite bow and a professional smile.

“A package arrived a moment ago. It’s addressed to you.” He handed her a small, neatly wrapped box.

“A package?” Her brows drew together. “I’m not expecting anything.”

She accepted it cautiously and turned it over, searching for the sender’s name.

“I checked as well,” Mr. Vera added apologetically. “There was no sender indicated.”

“It’s alright. Thank you, Mr. Vera.”

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With a polite nod, she stepped into the elevator, the small box now resting heavily in her hands.

During the entire ride, her eyes never left it. Curiosity mingled with unease. An anonymous package was rarely a good sign- especially now.

When she reached her suite, she paused near the entrance. For a moment, she hesitated.

Opening an unknown device directly on her laptop would be reckless. If it contained malware or tracking software, it could compromise everything. After a brief moment of thought, she walked into the receiving area and connected the device to the large smart television instead.

The screen flickered to life.

For reasons she couldn’t explain, her heart began to pound violently in her chest as the familiar black display slowly illuminated.

Then the footage appeared. And she froze.

Her breath caught. Her fingers tightened around the remote as her eyes widened in disbelief.

“What… is this?” she whispered, her voice barely audible.

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“You may have the best lawyers standing behind you,” Rima said as she leaned closer, her breath brushing against Cassie’s ear, her voice low and venomous

“But we will make sure you regret this, Cassidy.”

They were on their way to the courthouse for the first hearing when their paths crossed in the hallway. The air between them immediately grew heavy-thick with old resentment, and grievance that had been decades in the making.

Rima straightened, her lips curving into a cold, confident smile.

“It’s been three decades,” she continued.

“Do you really think all those pieces of evidence you submitted will hold up? Your lawyers are going to have a very difficult time proving their authenticity.”

Her gaze swept over Cassie, sharp and dismissive.

“Today, you won’t be seeking justice. You’ll be humiliating yourself-and them.”

Cassie said nothing. She simply held Rima’s gaze, calm and steady, meeting arrogance with silence.

The lack of reaction seemed to irritate Rima more than any argument would have.

“This nonsense needs to end,” Rima added with a soft snicker. “Before the proceedings begin, withdraw the case, Cassidy.”

“Let’s not waste everyone’s time over something so insignificant,” Red cut in, his tone patronizing.

“There’s no way your aunt had anything to do with your mother’s death.”

Cassie gave him only a brief glance-cool, detached-before her eyes returned to Rima, as if Red’s words held no weight at all.

“We’ll make sure you become the courtroom’s entertainment today,” Mirriam chimed in with a mocking laugh, her usual arrogance fully restored.

“But you still have time to save yourself. Withdraw now.”

Confidence radiated from them.

After securing some of the best legal representation in Bay City, the Knowles family had regained their composure-and their

arrogance.

Cassie slowly shifted her gaze, taking in the two lawyers standing beside them. Both were well-known, formidable names in the city’s legal circle. Their expressions were composed, their posture confident.

They had come prepared.

Cassie turned back to Rima, her face unreadable, her voice calm and steady when she finally spoke.

“Thirty years,” she said quietly. “And yet… you’re all still this nervous.”

For the first time, the smiles on their faces faltered.

Cassie held their gaze for another second before turning and walking past them, her steps unhurried, her posture straight.

Because if they were truly confident-they wouldn’t have tried so hard to intimidate her.

Inside the courtroom, Cassie took her seat with quiet composure while her lawyers moved ahead to speak with the clerk of court. The polished wooden benches, the muted murmurs, and the faint rustle of documents created a restrained tension that settled heavily in the air.

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Moments later, the Knowles family entered alongside their legal team.

As expected, Rima and Mirriam cast her snickering, condescending looks as they took their seats.

Cassie did not react. She neither acknowledged their presence nor returned their expressions. To them, she appeared completely indifferent-untouched.

“Please, all rise.”

The command cut through the room, silencing every whisper. The judge entered, and the proceedings began.

From the start, Cassie’s legal team moved with precision and intensity. One after another, they presented their case-medical records, autopsy findings, forensic analysis, and sworn testimonies from key witnesses. Each document was laid out carefully. Each statement was delivered with purpose.

Even Sylvia’s testimony was introduced, her words reinforcing the timeline and the circumstances surrounding Daisy’s final days.

The case was being built piece by piece. But across the aisle, the Knowles’ lawyers remained composed-almost too calm.

Cassie noticed it. They had come prepared. And as expected, their counterattack came swiftly.

Every piece of evidence presented was questioned. Authenticity challenged. Procedures scrutinized. Timelines dissected. Expert opinions brought forward to dispute medical interpretations.

It became a grueling exchange-methodical, relentless, and strategic.,

The courtroom grew heavy with legal arguments, objections, and rebuttals.

Through it all, Cassie remained still.

Her hands rested quietly on her lap. Her face revealed nothing-no frustration, no anxiety, no anticipation. She watched everything with steady eyes, absorbing every word, every reaction, every shift in tone.

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