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Chapter 614 Chapter 614 292 +25 Bonus It had been a grueling few weeks for Daven and his legal team, entangled in a long and exhausting trial. That morning, the courthouse was more crowded than usual. Members of the press gathered outside the barricades, eager to capture every moment of a case that had drawn public attention from the very beginning. The names Callister, Miller, and the two defendants-Harold and Selena-had become the center of it all. The car carrying Daven and his family came to a stop in a restricted area. The door opened and Daven stepped out first.

His expression was calm, but his gaze was sharp-cold, unwavering. He turned immediately, extending his hand to Althea. "Take it slow," he said briefly. Althea accepted his hand without a word. One of her hands instinctively rested on her slightly rounded stomach, while the other held onto Daven's firmly. "I'm fine," she murmured. Daven glanced at her. "Stay close to me." Behind them, Nathan and Riana stepped out more slowly. Eli was the last to exit the car. She paused for a few seconds; her eyes fixed on the towering building in front of her. Her breath caught. "This...

is the courthouse?" she asked quietly. Riana moved closer and took her hand. "We're here with you." Eli gave a small nod. "Don't be afraid," Nathan added calmly. "I'm... not afraid," Eli replied, though her voice trembled slightly. Daven glanced back at them. "We're going in." They walked together into the courthouse. Their steps were steady, but the tension between them was impossible to ignore. They brushed past the swarm of reporters who had been waiting, their questions thrown relentlessly into the air. Security quickly moved to clear a path, ensuring they could enter the building safely.

Moments later, they stepped into the courtroom, already filled with people. Several heads turned the instant Daven and his family entered. Whispers rippled through the room. "That's Mr. Callister." "He's with his wife. I think this trial is going to be even more intense than the last." 1/4 Chapter 614 +25 Bonus "Even Nathan and Riana Miller are here." "And that girl... is that, Eli?" Daven paid no attention to any of it. He guided Althea toward the seats reserved for them in the front row. Nathan and Riana took their places to one side, with Eli seated between them.

"Sit," Daven murmured to Althea. She did as tell. Eli lowered herself into her seat as well, her fingers still clutching the edge of her skirt. Her eyes moved cautiously, taking in the room bit by bit. Then the door on the right opened. The atmosphere shifted instantly tenser, quieter, the weight in the courtroom pressing down on everyone present. Moments later, two figures were escorted inside under heavy guard. Harold and Selena. The moment they appeared, Eli stiffened. Her breath caught, lodged somewhere in her throat. Selena walked in with her head held high.

Her face was still impeccably composed, though her gaze was sharper than ever. Her eyes swept across the room-and then stopped. Locked onto Eli. Just for a few seconds. But it was enough. Eli dropped her gaze immediately. "Eli," Althea whispered softly. The girl lifted her head just a little. "Look forward," Althea continued gently. "You don't need to be afraid of her." Her hand tightened around Eli's, steady and reassuring-silent proof that she was safe, that nothing would happen to her here. Eli swallowed. "I'm not afraid," she said quietly.

"Good," Althea replied, a hint of warmth in her voice. On the other side, Daven stared straight ahead. His jaw tightened, but he showed no outward emotion. Across the courtroom, Cale and Chris had already taken their seats. Chris let out a faint scoff. "Still bold enough to look this way." Cale didn't respond. His expression remained calm, but his gaze was razor-sharp. "Let her," he said flatly. leaning back against his chair. "Maybe she's surprised we brought Eli." Chris chuckled under his breath. "Probably," The judge entered, and everyone rose to their feet.

"This court is now in session." The sharp strike of the gavel echoed through the room. 2/4 Chapter 614 +25 Bonus They sat back down. The prosecutor stood first. "Your Honor, today we will begin the formal reading of charges against the defendants, Harold and Selena Ward." The room fell into an even deeper silence. People exchanged glances, anticipation thick in the air.

"For the defendant Harold," the prosecutor continued, "we are filing charges of large-scale corporate embezzlement, conspiracy to manipulate the market, and involvement in a premeditated murder plot." A wave of hushed murmurs rippled through the courtroom. Chris clicked his tongue softly. "Straight to the point." The prosecutor continued, voice steady. "For years, the defendant abused his position to divert company funds through a network of shell corporations." From the legal team's row, Richard leaned slightly toward Daven. "All the evidence has been prepared.

There's no room for escape." Daven gave a small nod. "Make sure they don't have any room to argue." "We've already anticipated that." The prosecutor shifted his focus. "For the defendant, Selena Ward..." His tone sharpened, firmer than before. "We are filing charges of identity falsification, psychological manipulation of a minor, and the use of that false identity for personal and financial gain." Eli tensed again, her hands curling into fists in her lap. "She... really said it. In front of everyone," she whispered. Riana squeezed her hand gently.

"It's the truth, Eli." Selena remained seated, her expression unreadable, though the corners of her lips tightened just slightly. The prosecutor continued, voice steady and cutting. "The defendant deliberately constructed a false identity for a child, exploiting the victim's condition to approach a specific family and secure personal benefit." Chris let out a humorless laugh. "Sounds even worse when you hear it out loud." Cale crossed his arms. "That's only the beginning." Daven said nothing, but the look in his eyes grew colder harder. The judge turned his gaze toward the defendants.

"Do you understand the charges brought against you?" Harold answered first. "I understand." His voice was flat, but there was something restrained beneath it. Selena followed. "I understand as well." But as she spoke, her eyes flicked briefly toward Eli. Eli stiffened immediately. Althea tightened her hold on her hand. 3/4 Chapter 614 +25 Bonus "Focus ahead," Althea whispered softly. The prosecutor rose again. "Your Honor, we will now begin presenting initial evidence to support these charges." Richard opened the file in front of him, while Arsen, seated behind, began jotting notes quickly.

"The first piece of evidence is the financial audit report and fund transfers directly linked to the defendant, Harold." Documents appeared on the large screen-graphs, account trails, figures that looked almost unreal in their scale. "And for the defendant Selena," the prosecutor continued, "we will present falsified identity documents, along with recorded conversations demonstrating intent." The courtroom fell silent. Chris leaned forward slightly. "Now this is the interesting part." Cale's gaze remained fixed on the screen, unblinking.

"Finally." Daven leaned back slowly in his seat, but his eyes never left the front. The judge nodded. "Proceed." The prosecutor picked up the final file. "With that, we will play a recorded conversation between the defendant, Selena, and a third party." COIN BUNDLE: get more free bonus P Comments Support Share GET IT X 4/4 admin