A small pause.
“…I think it’s time he meets Rose.”
I nodded.
Once.
Firm.
We reached the entrance.
The doors opened-
And just like that-
The noise was gone.
Replaced by something heavier.
Quieter.
More dangerous.
The courtroom.
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I stepped inside-
And immediately-
I saw her.
Jason’s ex.
Seated confidently.
A smile on her lips-
Sharp.
Victorious.
As if the outcome was already decided.
My expression didn’t change.
But I felt Jason beside me-
Still.
Cold.
We walked forward.
Toward the front.
Toward our place.
And that’s when-
Something shifted.
Marcus didn’t follow.
I turned slightly-
Just enough to see.
He walked past us.
Not toward the defense table.
But toward the audience.
And sat.
The room reacted instantly.
Murmurs rising.
Confused.
Sharp.
Jason’s gaze flickered.
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Brief.
lculating.
Pamela didn’t react.
Didn’t question, she knew i would defend myself.
This was planned.
I slowly faced forward again.
A small smile forming.
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The courtroom Settled.
Heavy.
Expectant.
The judge entered-
Authority filling the room instantly.
“Court is now in session.”
We stood.
Then sat.
And just like that-
It began.
The judge adjusted his glasses-
Looking directly at me.
“Ms. Asher.”
A pause.
“Where is your legal representation?”
Murmurs spread immediately.
Curious.
Judging.
Waiting.
I didn’t hesitate.
“I will be representing myself, Your Honor.”
Silence.
Sharp.
Immediate.
Then-
The reaction.
Whispers.
Surprise.
Disbelief.
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Across the room-
Victoria smiled.
Slow.
Satisfied.
She leaned forward slightly.
“Of course she is.”
Her voice carried just enough to be heard.
“Only someone guilty would be unable to secure a lawyer.”
A few nods.
Some agreement.
Exactly what she wanted.
I turned my head-
Meeting her gaze.
Unmoved.
“Or,” I replied calmly,
“someone innocent who has nothing to fear.”
Silence.
Again.
But this time-
Different.
Not dismissive.
Curious.
Victoria’s smile faltered-
Just slightly.
The judge cleared his throat.
“Proceed.”
Victoria stood.
Confident.
Prepared.
Her heels echoed softly against the floor as she moved.
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“Your Honor,” she began smoothly,
This case is quite simple.”
A pause.
“Ms. Amber Asher abused her position of power.”
Murmurs.
Again.
“She created a hostile work environment-”
Her gaze flicked toward Amelie.
Positioning her.
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