When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind novel Chapter 291

Chapter 291 It Can Only End This Way

Seeing that Edgar had said all he needed to, Jolene calmly took over.

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“Just as the witness stated,” she said, her voice resonating with quiet power, “we have substantial evidence proving that Thomas is the true perpetrator–the one who attempted to assault the plaintiff, Sarah.”

“Asher’s only mistake was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He happened to show up on Tri Street that night and was branded with a crime he didn’t commit. He became the scapegoat.”

Her words rang clearly through the courtroom, cutting through the tension like a blade.

“I sincerely hope the judge and presiding magistrate will take everything into account and give this young man the justice he deserves. And I hope the real criminal will be held accountable.

Silence.

The entire courtroom fell still.

The presiding judge lowered her gaze, deep in thought. After a moment, she turned to Sarah and her attorney. “Plaintiff, and plaintiff’s counsel–do either of you have anything to say?”

Sarah looked pale.

Her lips pressed into a thin line, worry etched across her brows.

At this point, any arrangement she’d made with Thomas meant nothing.

If the judge–or the public–found out she’d taken money from Thomas to frame Asher, she’d be done for.

She’d go from victim to perpetrator. Maybe even face prison time…

She had to protect herself.

She had to sever any ties to Thomas. It was her only way out.

“I don’t know.” The words spilled from her mouth in a rush. Sarah furrowed her brow, pretending to be uncertain. “Honestly, I’m not even sure anymore. That night was so chaotic… maybe I got the wrong person…”

A complete reversal.

The same girl who had once confidently pointed her finger at Asher was now backpedaling hard.

Because she knew–this was how she could play innocent.