Chapter 13 - THE MAID TAKES THE STAND
On the second day of the trial, Hannah was called to the witness stand as the prosecution's primary eye-witness.
She walked gracefully up to the wooden witness box, taking a solemn oath before the packed courtroom.
"Miss Vance, please describe for the jury what happened inside the grand hall on the evening of October fifth," Prosecutor Miller requested.
Hannah took a deep breath, looking directly at the twelve jurors sitting in the box.
"I was helping Chloe pick up a fallen napkin when Mrs. Montgomery walked over and shoved the child," Hannah testified clearly.
"When I fell to my knees to shield Chloe, Mrs. Montgomery kicked me twice and claimed I was stealing her property," she added.
Eleanor’s defense attorney stood up, attempting to cross-examine Hannah by questioning her financial motives.
"Isn't it true you stand to gain fifty million dollars if Mrs. Montgomery is convicted?" the attorney asked aggressively.
"I stand to reclaim what was stolen from my deceased father," Hannah replied calmly, her voice echoing with absolute authority.
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The defense attorney sat down defeated, realizing his cross-examination had only reinforced Hannah's credibility.
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