Marrying His Nemesis: Kicking My Scumbag Fiancé Away!-Chapter 128: I Agree to the Divorce (Part 2)
Using the weekend time, Seraphina Thorne specifically went to the mall with Ivy Langley to purchase a new outfit for Caleb Thorne.
Everything from the suit to the shirt, tie, socks... all brand new.
This is not only to make a good impression on the judge in court.
In the blink of an eye, it’s already the court hearing day.
Seraphina and Nathan Foster rushed to the prison together.
Since it wasn’t the client visitation day, Seraphina couldn’t see Caleb, so she had to entrust the staff to hand over the clothes to him.
Afterward, a few people got into their cars separately.
Following the car escorting Caleb, they arrived at the courthouse.
Because this case is of great importance, the hearing attracted spectators from various sectors.
Many homebuyers stood outside the court holding banners like "Zenith, repay the money" and "Return our hard-earned money," appearing very emotional.
A lot of reporters also came upon hearing the news.
Caleb’s car was protected by armed police, entering directly inside the court.
Seraphina and Nathan’s car, however, wasn’t so lucky.
Seraphina was surrounded by the crowd as soon as she got out of the car.
Reporters also rushed over, pointing cameras and microphones at Seraphina. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
"Miss Thorne, what do you think about your brother’s chances of winning?"
"Rumor has it that you are trying to overturn the case for Caleb, distorting the truth. What would you like to say about this?"
"Even if Caleb is found innocent, how do you plan to explain to those buyers at Zenith Apartments?"
...
Facing the crowd’s questions, Seraphina did not shy away.
"I believe my brother is innocent, and I also believe that the law is fair and just."
The surrounding homebuyers didn’t care about this and immediately shouted angrily.
"You spew nonsense, you make money and don’t care about our lives!"
"Just because you have money, return our hard-earned money."
"Yes, return our house payments!"
...
Nathan Foster saw the situation was bad, quickly rushed over with his assistant, trying to separate the reporters.
"Everyone calm down, please make way!"
"This is Caleb Thorne’s lawyer, don’t let him in to defend that unscrupulous designer!"
Someone in the crowd shouted.
The crowd immediately responded, rushing over to grab Nathan Foster, and chaos erupted at the scene.
Seraphina tried to protect Nathan but was caught by a homebuyer.
"Seraphina!"
Nathan wanted to rush over to protect her but was blocked by several excited homebuyers.
Seeing Seraphina being pulled by several people, he shouted anxiously.
"You bastards, let her go!"
Who would heed him?
Homebuyers, incited by the crowd, vented all their anger on Seraphina.
"Grab her!"
"Capture this Thorne Family’s young miss!"
...
"Seraphina!"
Nathan Foster watched as Seraphina was being dragged by several people, wanting to rush over, but he was already overwhelmed.
"Let go... let go of me!"
Seraphina struggled desperately, her foot caught on something, causing her high heel to slip, and she fell to the ground in the crowd.
As everyone clustered together, she was about to be trampled.
Suddenly, someone forced their way into the crowd, grabbed her arm, and pulled her into their embrace.
Her face pressed against a firm chest, the familiar scent rushed into her nostrils.
Seraphina lifted her face, seeing a familiar face.
Recognizing Ethan Sterling in front of her, she was stunned in shock.
He...
Actually came too?
At this moment, Sean Hale also arrived with several court security personnel.
Everyone worked together to separate the frenzied crowd; Ethan Sterling used his height advantage.
Holding Seraphina with one hand, he forcibly squeezed out of the crowd.
"These people are really crazy!"
Nathan and the others also managed to escape together, and they all rushed up the steps into the courthouse, finally managing to escape the crowd’s siege.
Seeing Ethan Sterling still holding Seraphina, Nathan Foster turned his face in surprise.
"You came too?"
"With the case involving Zenith, I naturally need to come and check it out."
Ethan Sterling released Seraphina’s arm, helping her adjust her coat.
Noticing her hair was slightly messy, Ethan Sterling naturally lifted his right hand to tidy it for her.
"Are you okay?"
Seraphina gently shook her head.
"We didn’t announce this to the public, so how did so many people show up?" Nathan’s assistant said skeptically.
Ethan Sterling withdrew his gaze from Seraphina, let out a soft hum, "Clearly, someone doesn’t want this case to overturn."
"It must be that scum, Adrian Chamberlain," Seraphina spat angrily.
"Now is not the time to discuss these things." Nathan checked the time, "Let’s go, we need to attend the hearing first; other matters can wait."
The group headed up to Courtroom No. 3 on the upper floor, pushed the door open, and went inside.
Nathan Foster, along with his assistant, walked to the defense lawyer’s seat while Seraphina, Ethan Sterling, and Sean Hale sat in the observer seats.
At 9 o’clock sharp, the judge and prosecutor entered the courtroom, followed by the defendant Caleb Thorne being brought to the stand.
Caleb Thorne also knew this was a critically important day.
Specifically tidied his hair, shaved his beard...
Wearing a brand new suit, standing at the defendant’s stand, he now hardly resembled a prisoner.
Standing at the defendant’s stand, he appeared slightly thinner but still radiated elegance from his core.
Facing the judge, Caleb calmly and patiently made his statement.
"In the design of Zenith Apartments, I did not violate any national laws or regulations. My design drawings also contain no design that breaches construction-related rules. I am deeply saddened by the collapse of Zenith Apartments; however, what I wish to say is that I have committed no crime, and hope the judge will re-examine this case and find the real culprit."
The judge nodded, looking towards the prosecutor.
"Prosecutor, please make your statement in court."
The prosecutor nodded.
"Our side believes that as the designer, Caleb Thorne bears unavoidable responsibility in the Zenith Apartments collapse case. Since the building collapsed due entirely to design errors, and to prove this point, we request a witness to come forward."
Upon the judge’s permission, the court police opened the door.
Seraphina and others simultaneously turned their faces and saw Adrian Chamberlain in a suit step forward.
Seeing him, Seraphina angrily clenched her fist, instinctively wanting to stand up.
"You bastard..."
Ethan Sterling reached over, grabbed her wrist.
"Calm down!"
Seraphina realized her indiscretion and forced herself to suppress her anger, sitting back down.
Ethan Sterling’s palm gently patted her handback soothingly.
"You must trust Nathan; we will not lose."
Feeling the warmth from Ethan Sterling’s palm on her handback.
Seraphina glanced sideways, meeting Ethan Sterling’s gaze.
His eyes were still as before, gentle and profound.
Meeting his gaze, her heart skipped heavily, quickly withdrawing her gaze and pulling back her hand from his grip.
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