When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind novel Chapter 287

Chapter 287 The Ultimate Betrayal

A flicker of hesitation flashed in Edgar’s eyes.

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He turned to glance at Jolene. She simply gave him a small nod, her gaze laced with encouragement.

The boy lowered his eyes. Conflict stirred in his chest, but after a moment of silence, he made up his mind. Slowly, he reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone.

Unlocking the screen, Edgar ope

his photo album and quickly located several images.

The display froze on a set of photos. Then, without saying a word, he handed the phone to Jolene.

Every pair of eyes in the room locked onto the phone with burning curiosity.

What exactly was on that device?

Could this boy really be holding the smoking gun that would end it all?

A buzz of murmurs spread through the

d, and meanwhile-

The second Thomas saw Edgar take out his phone, his eyes narrowed involuntarily.

“Thomas,” Selena whispered nervously, casting a wary glance at him. “Who is that kid? Why is he testifying against you? What if… he actually has proof?”

Her face paled as the thought hit her.

Her fingers clenched together, trembling. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Thomas remained silent.

His

eyes

seemed to lose their focus as he stared blankly at the screen, as if lost in some distant thought.

Selena caught the shift in his expression and wisely stopped pushing. She rubbed her temples, frustration brewing, the knot of unease tightening in her chest.

Back in the courtroom.

Jolene submitted Edgar’s phone to the judge.

The screen remained on the photo album. What Edgar and Jolene wanted the court to see–was right there.

The judge studied the pictures closely. Her brow gradually furrowed as she examined each image.

Jean…