Chapter 16 - Claire Takes the Stand
On the third day of the trial, Claire took the witness stand as the prosecution’s star witness.
The entire courtroom fell into a reverent, breathless hush as she adjusted the microphone and looked directly at the jury.
With quiet courage and unyielding strength, she recounted every harrowing detail of her marriage and the rooftop nightmare.
She described being forced into the aviation harness, the deafening roar of the helicopter blades, and her husband's cowardice.
When ADA Jenkins asked her to look across the room at Daniel, Claire turned her head and met his terrified gaze.
Daniel immediately dropped his head into his manacled hands, unable to bear the weight of her righteous, unforgiving eyes.
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“Did you ever do anything to provoke this treatment?” Jenkins asked gently.
“I only loved them and trusted them,” Claire replied steadily, her voice echoing with profound power.
