When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind novel Chapter 272

Chapter 272 A Chance Encounter

Naturally, Jean didn’t need to appear in court herself.

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The one standing trial was Asher. The one defending him was Jolene. They were the stars of the day.

Jean was simply granted permission to attend as an observer, allowed to sit in and watch the proceedings.

Before the trial began, Jolene drove her to the courthouse.

Since she had prep work to do, Jolene went in first.

Jean lingered outside for a bit, planning to go in once the hearing formally started.

She wandered down the block to a nearby café and ordered a latte at random-

She’d gotten up too early and was still groggy. A bit of caffeine would help clear her head.

The barista quickly handed her the cup, and Jean yawned wide as she grabbed her drink and turned to leave

A sleek luxury car suddenly pulled up along the curb.

Its tinted window rolled down without warning.

Inside sat Thomas–and in the passenger seat, Selena.

gaze was razor sharp as it locked onto her, like a wolf eyeing its prey. His eyes were full of danger

Thomas’s

and malice.

Jean looked toward the passenger seat and managed to catch a glimpse of half of Selena’s face.

They hadn’t seen each other in a while. Selena looked indifferent and frosty, her eyes holding a faint trace of contempt.

“We meet again, kid.”

Thomas curled his lips slightly, his smile twisted, half–amused, half–mocking.

Jean raised an eyebrow. “What, Mr. Thomas? You here to watch the trial too?”

Of course Thomas wasn’t here to watch.

He wasn’t that stupid. Based on the current evidence, the case had nothing to do with him–at least on the surface.

If he showed up at the courthouse for no reason, it would only make him look suspicious.

His goal was to stay hidden from this entire affair…

“I’m taking Selena to the office. Just happened to be passing by,” Thomas replied, eyes narrowed.

He was telling the truth.

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