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His Ex wife is a billionaire Chapter 586

    The once tranquil hallway was now shattered by the thunderous footsteps of the Abernathy entourage.


    Frederic, his face as cold as a winter’s frost and eyes bloodshot, marched forward, radiating an icy fury with each determined step. Those trailing in the wake of the Abernathy Group didn’t dare draw a breath too loudly


    Dennis followed closely behind Frederic, keeping a stiff upper l*p, yet inside, he was riding a wave of satisfaction after the court


    session


    He’d held his tongue for far too long.


    Day in and day out, Dennis watched as Elspeth enjoyed all that should have belonged to thete Mrs. Winter. As a secretary, he had no choice but to bow and scrape, offering Elspeth reluctant respect, which gnawed at him, brewing a silent resentment.


    But, thank heavens, justice seemed to finally be on the horizon.


    “Mr. Abernathy,” Dennis ventured cautiously, feigning concern. “The verdict will be announced at three. Is there anything else you need to set in motion before then? If you have a n, I’m at your service.”


    Before he could finish, Frederic’s re cut through him like a de of Ice. His voice, raw and sharp as if torn asunder, he hissed, “Have I lost my mind, or have you? Why on earth would I lift a finger to save a despicable, vile murderess? She killed Cynthia! She took the life of the woman I loved most! Save her? I’d rather strangle her with my bare hands right now!”


    Despite the crowd in the hallway, a deathly silence ensued.


    Dennis immediately positioned himself to the side, his heart finally settling, whispering, “Yes<b>, </b>understood.”


    Frederic advanced a few more steps when suddenly Glynnis collided with him, distraught and disoriented.


    “Daddy.”


    Glynnis froze, her b*dy rigid as she stood before the brooding skirt.


    Frederic, expressionless, stepped closer.


    <b>“</b>Daddy, my mom. Ah!”


    Smack!


    Her heart fluttered in panic, her legs trembling beneath her


    Frederic’s hand struck Glynnis with such force she tumbled <b>to </b>the floor, stars exploding in her vision, unable to stand.


    <b>But </b>more painful than the sting on her cheek was the shattering of her pride.


    In <b>front </b>of all these members of the Abernathy Group<b>, </b>her father spared her no dignity, his hand as heavy as if he were unleashing his fury for Elspeth upon her.


    “You heartless creature! How dare <b>you </b>show your face to me?<b>” </b>


    The <b>fury </b>in Frederic’s eyes was blood–red as he shook with rage. “Both daughters of the Abernathy family, yet why is your sister so pure, so <b>kind </b>and you<b>, </b><b>a </b>colossal disappointment! Always causing trouble, and as you grew, you couldn’t tell right from wrong, just led around by that witch’s nose<b>!</b>”


    His anger surged as he spat out each word, feeling his decades of effort washed away, wishing he could end this harbinger of doom himself.


    <b>“</b>Glynnis! As my daughter, you were raised in thep of luxury, my hopes for you were high, my care for you exceeded <b>that </b>for your <b>sister</b><b>! Yet </b>behind my back, what have you and your devil of a mother done!”


    “Daddy. I didn’t know. <b>I </b>knew nothing.” Glynnis clutched her burning cheek, her eyes swimming with tears, feigning innocence and <b>pity</b>.


    “The courtroom recordings spoke volumes, everyone heard!”


    <b>Frederic</b>, <b>struggling </b><b>to </b>breathe with rage, clenched his teeth and hissed, “Others might not recognize your voice<b>, </b>but do <b>you </b>think <b>I </b>wouldn’t<b>? </b>From the start<b>, </b>you knew everything Elspeth was <b>up </b>to, about the hit<b>! </b>Not only did you not tell me, you <b>even </b><b>helped </b>her conceal <b>it</b>? Have <b>you </b>lost your mind<b>?</b>”


    <b>“</b><b>No</b><b>, </b><b>it’s </b>not like that.”


    “Do <b>you </b><b>realize </b><b>you’re </b><b>an </b><b>essory</b>, an aplice! Do you want to follow Elspeth’s path straight to jail<b>?</b>”


    <b>Glynnis</b>, <b>terrified</b><b>, </b><b>fell </b><b>to </b><b>Frederic’s </b>feet, her <b>tear</b>–streaked face lifted in a desperate plea<b>, </b>her hands <b>wringing </b><b>together </b><b>like </b><b>a </b><b>fly </b>in


    <b>agony</b><b>. </b>


    <b>1/3 </b>


    <b>12:39 </b>


    “Daddy‘ I admit my mistake. <b>I </b>truly see it now! I did those things because she forced mel She’s my mother When she told me to do something. I couldn’t refuse! It was foolish loyalty <b>I </b>was confused! Please, you mustn’t let me go to jail Im your own daughter<i>, </i>could you really bear to see me locked up? Besides, our family, the Abernathy name can’t withstand another scandal. <b>The </b>Chambers family crumbled from less, do you really want to see <b>your </b>empire, the Abernathy Group, suffer the same fate?”


    Frederic’s eyes narrowed, and with a fierce shout, he bellowed, “Get away from me!”


    Glynnis scrambled aside, as it she were a servant making way for <b>the </b><b>emperor</b>, watching as Frederic’s imposing figure marched past


    The tter of footsteps buzzed by her side, yet not a soul <b>stopped </b><b>to </b><b>help </b>her <b>up</b><b>, </b>deepening her humiliation.


    “Damned!”


    Glynnis pounded <b>the </b><b>floor</b>, her cries echoing through <b>the </b>empty hallway, her wordsced <b>with </b>venom.


    “Hey! This is a courthouse, not a barnyard! Take your tantrum outside<b>!</b><b>” </b>Two officers approached with looks of disgust<b>, </b><b>ushering </b>


    her away<b>. </b>


    Her face burning with <b>shame</b><b>, </b>Glynnis mustered all her strength to <b>rise</b>.


    Just <b>as </b>she <b>steadied </b><b>herself</b>, she <b>froze</b><b>. </b>


    At <b>the </b>other end of the hallway<b>, </b>bathed in sunlight, stood the Ashbourne family, witnessing her disgrace in its entirety.


    Glynnis, who used to shamelessly unt herself before Evadne, now couldn’t muster a sound, slinking away with her tail between her legs.


    “Tsk, tsk, such a family tragedy.”


    Aviana crossed her arms and let out a derisiveugh, “What, did gics go haywire or something? How can the same womb give birth to two people so incredibly different? Mari is such a lovely and charming youngdy, while Glynnis… she’s like something straight out of a horror story – vulgar, foolish, and downright nasty! I bet her mother, <b>even </b>twenty <b>years </b>younger, would put her to shame!”


    Suri looked puzzled, “Aviana, when you put it that way, <b>I </b>can’t help but wonder myself. The Abernathy siblings – Mr. Thaddeus, Ms. Mari<b>, </b>even Mr. Chad, who has been abroad for so long – I’ve seen them all in their youth, shining bright like stars among the folks in Elmsworth. But Glynnis, she’s like a wild child picked up from the streets, with a character so tarnished andcking any ounce of grace befitting her status.”


    Evadne’s eyes narrowed slightly, a seed of doubt taking root in her mind.


    It wasn’t just the personality; even upon closer inspection, Glynnis didn’t bear much resemnce to Frederic. You could hardly believe they were rted when you saw them together.


    “Evadne, Evadne? What’s got you so lost in thought?” Thaddeus’s warm, firm hand gently squeezed her waist as he asked in a low, concerned voice.


    Leaning into him, Evadne offered a faint smile, “It’s nothing.”


    <b>At </b>three o’clock sharp, the court adjourned.


    Despite the live broadcast and the familiar faces of the judge, prosecutor, intiff, and defendant, the once bustling gallery was now eerily quiet, leaving only Evadne, Thaddeus, and their close friends and family.


    The Abernathy family was nowhere to be seen, not even Glynnis had the gall to show her face.


    Elspeth and Ward, handcuffed and devoid of dignity, were escorted back into their metallic cages.


    Through <b>the </b>cold bars, Elspeth’s disheveled hair framed her numb expression as she nced over the gallery. The sight of only <b>the </b>Ashbourne family members twisted her features into a grotesqueugh.


    Ivan<b>, </b>his brows <b>knotted</b><b>, </b>rapped his gavel, his voice cutting through the silence, “Order! The defendant will remain silent!”


    <b>Cedric </b>could barely maintain hisposure, looking as if he might crumble at the slightest breeze.


    <b>Jason</b><b>, </b>supporting <b>Erica’s </b>grandmother<b>, </b><b>eased </b>the elderly woman into the intiff’s bench, patting her back gently to soothe her frayed nerves.


    <b>The </b>octogenarian had barely <b>eaten </b>at lunch after the morning’s tumultuous session, holding on for the court’s final verdict <b>on </b>the pair of monsters.


    <b>Jason’s </b>heart ached <b>at </b>the sight. He had prepared tirelessly <b>for </b>this trial, vowing to do <b>his </b>utmost to see <b>Elspeth </b>brought <b>to </b><b>justice</b><b>. </b>


    But <b>he </b>knew <b>all </b>too well <b>that </b><b>his </b>offerte


    would never have confessed.


    People noticed <b>a </b>slight change in Ivan <b>as </b>he approached the bench <b>this </b><b>time </b><b>– </b>he was wearing sses. Those close to him knew that Ivan, usually concerned <b>about </b>appearances and suffering from <b>severe </b>myopia<b>, </b>only wore sses on very serious and important asions, as a personal ritual.


    The courtroom hushed as Ivan stood solemnly, holding the verdict in his hands, his voice resolute and clear.


    “Let me now announce the verdict <b>for </b>the defendant, Ward, charged with premeditated murder.<b>” </b>


    Everyone held their breath, but Ward’s expression was oddly serene. He knew that with his foreign status and Elspeth sharing the me, he’d probably serve <b>a </b>twenty–year sentence before being deported back to his home country. Even at fifty, he’d still have <b>life </b>ahead <b>of </b>him.


    Ward’s l*ps twitched with a dark satisfaction at the thought.


    Ivan paused, then continued with gravity, “The District Court for the District of Elmsworth finds that the defendant Ward, having murdered the victim for financial gain and fleeing abroad, is guilty of heinous and egregious conduct, with severe repercussions <b>for </b>society atrge. The gravity of the crime necessitates severe punishment. ordingly, for the crime of premeditated murder, the defendant Ward is sentenced to death, deprived of all political rights for life, and his assets are to be confiscated in their entirety.”
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