Chapter 13 - Maya Takes The Witness Stand To Testify
On the fourth day of the trial, Maya was called to the witness stand by the prosecution to give her sworn testimony regarding the events in the conservatory. She walked up to the box with absolute poise, taking the oath with a clear, confident voice that resonated throughout the courtroom.
She described the terrifying moment Chloe had dragged her across the broken glass shards to prevent her from showing Carter the hidden prescription bottle. She detailed how she had spent months secretly recording the altered medication schedules to protect Ethan's life.
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"I knew that if I stayed silent, Ethan would not survive the year," Maya testified, looking directly at the twelve members of the jury box. "I took the risk because no innocent person deserves to be murdered for corporate greed."
Her powerful, unyielding testimony moved several jury members to tears, effectively sealing Chloe’s fate in the eyes of the court. Even Chloe’s defense counsel declined to conduct a lengthy cross-examination, recognizing the immense credibility of the witness.
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