When Dorothy caught sight of Heather, she couldn't help but do a double-take.
The once poised and professional chief attorney of the Lopez Corporation now looked like a shadow of her former self, her figure gaunt and haggard. Had Heather not been seated at the defendant’s bench, Dorothy might have struggled to recognize that face... a face that bore some resemblance to her own.
Compared to Heather, Amanda appeared much more dignified, yet she too had noticeably lost weight, perhaps due to the stress of the lawsuit. But her pride was intact. She wouldn't spare Dorothy the slightest glance, as if she were beneath her notice.
Not that Dorothy cared.
The trial dragged on since it was crammed with evidence. And some evidence needed to be verified on the spot, making cross-examination particularly challenging.
The Lopez family, eager to win and disassociate themselves from the scandal, had even summoned the doctors from the hospital to testify.
Throughout, Dorothy remained detached, her attention flitting between Ephraim and the parade of prosecutors and defense attorneys jostling with objections and accusations. Her gaze drifted to the gallery for the umpteenth time.
Everett wasn't there.
That was probably for the best. His presence would have only added to the awkwardness. But a part of her wished he'd come, just so she could catch a glimpse of him. Suddenly, the embarrassment didn't seem all that important.
"Now, the defendant will make a final statement," the judge announced.
This was it—the last part of the hearing.
Dorothy glanced at Ephraim, who nodded reassuringly at her to show that everything went fine. She offered a small, grateful smile in return.
Heather's final statement was tearful and full of remorse. As a lawyer, she knew the power of this moment. The juries held the keys to her freedom, and a moving speech could influence the sentencing.
Amanda's statement, on the other hand, was read verbatim from what her lawyer had prepared. It lacked emotion, lacked expression, as if she had never feared the outcome of this so-called trial. She seemed convinced of her imminent exoneration.
"Court is now adjourned. All rise."
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The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Sometimes Karen can be such a drama queen and immature....
For some reason I am now feeling suspicious about Kevin's new girlfriend....
I really hope this Perdita person is not a new villain....
I too echoed the sentiments of pppplllleeeaaaassssseeeeee bring this drama to an end. I beg of you!...
Really please finish this book and upload the full story so it can end. It's been drugout for so long!...
The intimate scenes in this story or uncomfortable to read. They either come off as being forced, painful, or simply not enjoyable....
Okay I left a long while ago and came back. Looks like it's been updated but still not done lol. I'll maybe wait 6 months before coming back and it'll probably still be going on. It's like a soap opera instead of a novel...
Kenneth is confirming something I've been thinking about him for several hundred chapters ago and that is he is a future murder suicide perpetrator. And after reading chapter 1275 yeah it's just brought the thought back....
How could Jeffrey throw the knife down at the scene of the crime with both their fingerprints on there?...
Again no update, so is this where it ends? Or post the whole book. Your dragging this out...