Uncovering My Wife's Secrets (Annalise and Julian) novel Chapter 469

Alexander Parks clenched his fists tightly.

He remembered walking in on Jada, making a sneaky call some time back.

It dawned on him that his mother might have made a move on Annalise Barton then.

Silvester Chanon continued, “The defendant is vicious.

In a bid to murder Annalise Barton’s unborn child, Layla Ziegler did not hesitate to orchestrate someone pretending to jump off a building.

As a result, the incident consumed a lot of police time, not to mention causing unnecessary social panic and disturbing public order.” Alexander looked at his mother in shock.

He could not believe that Layla had a hand in the incident when someone jumped off the Parks Group’s building.

Layla gritted her teeth, her brows knitted together.

She realized that Julian Parks was a vicious dog that bit instead of barking.

The latter had taken the initiative to investigate her past.

The judge verified the evidence one by one and called the witnesses for cross-examination.

Silvester continued stating that Layla often verbally provoked Julian Parks after becoming Tony Parks’s mistress.

As a result, Julian Parks suffered from mental and emotional issues for years.

After Annalise Barton and Julian Parks married, Layla Ziegler instigated the servants to regularly insult Annalise Barton.

However, these were all ethical issues.

and had little to do with the case.

But they could affect the judge’s decision.

When a person’s nature was proved to be extremely bad, the judge would incline.

to impose a heavier sentence.

Of course, Silvester’s defense, videos, audio references, and the cross-examination of witnesses in court all played essential parts in the process.

In the end, a heavy sentence was imposed after the collegial panel had deliberated.

Laila Ziegler was sentenced to eight years imprisonment.

Layla could not utter a word.

She was shocked and angry.

She was sentenced to eight years in prison without even touching a single.

strand of hair on Annalise Barton.

Layla’s lawyer had earlier assured her that such a case would carry at most two years of imprisonment.

But she was sentenced to eight years.

instead.

Layla immediately glared at her lawyer.

The lawyer said awkwardly, “I’ve told you not to hide anything from me as your defense lawyer.

You had caught me off guard!” Tony Parks’s face darkened upon hearing the verdict.

He sorted and left without a word.

He was infuriated by the sentence.

Tony was also angry that Layla had gone against his wishes and attacked Annalise’s unborn child several times.

He was equally furious that Julian appointed Silvester Chanon.

He was determined to convict Layla.

Meanwhile, the judge adjourned the court after pronouncing the sentence.

The defendant could appeal to a higher court within 15 working days.

“Alexander, I want to appeal.

Help me to appeal!” Layla said anxiously.

Eight years.

Her life would be over if she had to serve eight years of prison.

“Okay,” Alexander replied.

Julian and the others left the courtroom.

Layla was detained.

Alexander left the courtroom after his mother was taken away.

He was in a bad mood and walked away slowly.

He sauntered toward the parking lot when a car stopped in front of him out of the blue.

He was startled.

Alexander took half a step back.

His face was pale, and he did not have the strength to argue anymore.

He was prepared to walk away.

The person in the car shouted at him, “Mr.

Parks!” Alexander frowned and looked at him.

The man in the car was about fifty years old.

He was dressed in a well-tailored suit and had a refined demeanor.

One look and one could tell that he was an elite in the business world.

“Hello, may I know who you are?” Alexander asked politely.

The man smiled and said, “Shall we talk in the car?” “No, I have something to attend to.” Alexander was not in the mood to chat.

The man was not offended when he saw Alexander’s expression.

Instead, he smiled and said, “I know you are upset now.

I’m here to ease your worries, Mr.

Parks.

Let me introduce myself.

I’m the founder of Nevada Corporation, Duncan Smith.” Alexander nodded at him, “Hello.” Nevada Corporation was the top company in Jenocia.