Chapter 15 - The Courtroom Showdown
Two weeks later, the federal trial of United States v. Evelyn Sterling officially commenced in downtown Manhattan.
The courtroom was packed to capacity with press reporters, high-society icons, and international news camera crews.
Evelyn sat at the defense table wearing a dark blue tailored suit, her dark hair slicked back into a neat bun.
Her high-priced defense team smiled smugly, knowing the original security camera drive had been destroyed in the office attack.
"The prosecution has no physical video evidence left to present, Your Honor," the lead defense lawyer declared arrogantly.
"We move for an immediate dismissal of all assault charges against my client," the lawyer demanded.
Liam stood up from the front row of the gallery, walking calmly toward the prosecution table with a leather briefcase.
"The prosecution calls Maya Vance to the witness stand, Your Honor," the prosecutor announced loudly.
Maya walked down the center aisle, wearing a crisp white suit, holding her head high with unyielding courage.
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Evelyn glared at her with dark, lethal eyes, but Maya didn't flinch as she took her seat in the witness box.
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