She Chose Him Now She Wants Me Back novel Chapter 423

As long as they stayed within the law, Dominic had nothing to fear. In fact, he could use this moment to forge a reputation of integrity and strength. While confronting the Grants, he could also remove obstacles that might threaten him in the future.

Zachary fell silent. After a long pause, he gritted his teeth. “What do you want now?”

If Dominic refused to ease his stance and publicly declared that the Grants had framed him, the family would face difficult days

ahead.

Dominic smiled, calm and unhurried. “Lydia framed me. If she had succeeded, I would be serving three and a half years in prison. More importantly, I might not have survived those three and a half years. I could have lost my life inside. You agree with that, don’t you?”

Zachary said nothing.

Dominic’s voice hardened. “I nearly lost my life. You shouldn’t be asking what I want. You should be asking what you ought to.

do.”

Zachary’s fingers trembled. After a long moment, he forced out the words. “Lydia will receive the punishment she deserves.”

Dominic lifted a brow, his tone indifferent. “That’s your business.”

Zachary drew a slow breath. “Fine. I understand. I’ll handle it.”

He stood and left without another word.

Outside the police station, Zachary’s eyes darkened. He inhaled deeply, then placed a call.

The line connected.

“Oliver, it’s Zachary.”

Oliver sounded surprised. “You’re calling me? That’s rare.”

Zachary allowed himself a faint smile. “You’ve heard about Dominic’s situation. I need a favor. After he’s released, I’ll host a gathering. If we can settle this, there will be generous compensation.”

Oliver understood at once and laughed. “You want to make peace with Dominic? No problem. I’ll arrange a meeting.”

After the call ended, a flash of ruthlessness crossed Zachary’s eyes.

‘This ends with Lydia,‘ he thought. ‘If you still refuse to let it go, Dominic, don’t blame me for what comes next.‘

The night passed quickly.

The following day, Dominic returned to court. This time, Ernesto did not preside.

Ezra had told him that Ernesto had accepted a massive bribe and was already under investigation. At minimum, he faced lite imprisonment.

Dominic felt no surprise.

The courtroom was open to the public, and nearly every seat in the gallery was filled. The presiding judge had been transferred in from the capital on short notice.

The second trial began.

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Events unfolded exactly as expected.

Lydia looked nothing like she had the day before. Panic shadowed her face. She spoke little and left nearly everything to her attorney.

As the hearing progressed, the prosecution’s case crumbled. The evidence proved woefully insufficient. Several of the previous day’s testimonies were overturned outright.

Forensic analysis revealed no trace of Dominic’s fingerprints on the residual drugs. Instead, investigators found Lydia’s.

After the final procedures concluded, the presiding judge brought down the gavel with decisive force. “In this second trial, the court finds that the evidence does not meet the required standard for a sexual harassment charge. Dominic Fleming is not guilty and is to be released immediately.”

Cheers erupted from the gallery.

For the law. For justice.

Lydia’s face drained of color. She glanced at Dominic, her expression carrying a flicker of desperation.

He could file a counterclaim for false accusation. The charge would likely send her to prison.

Yet he showed no interest. Once the bailiff removed his handcuffs, he walked straight out of the courtroom.

A crowd waited outside. The moment he appeared, voices rang out in relief and joy.

“Dominic!”

“Dom!”

“Honey!”

Dominic looked at the women before him and offered a quiet smile. “Let’s talk at home.”

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