Chapter 148: The Court Case XI

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Chapter 148: The Court Case XI Fiona has a child? Ewan repeated mentally, disbelief flooding his mind as he turned fully to face the woman he had once planned to marry, before Athena’s unexpected return shattered that possibility. A woman who had deceived him into believing she was a virgin, when in reality, she was an open invitation for any man seeking her favors. But a child? When had that happened? Where was the child? Surely, it must belong to that devil, Morgan! His conclusion rang out, echoing in tandem with the crowd’s shocked response as they processed Athena’s shocking revelation. "Of course she would have a child for that evil man, Morgan! I am not surprised!" "Who knows, it might belong to another! Since she’s open to all and sundry. No respect and dignity for herself!" "What do you think Morgan will do when he finds out if the baby belongs to someone else? What if he discovers her escapades with another man?" "And how is that my business? If he wants to kill her, then so be it! She deserves to die after all. If the council won’t order it, then we will take it upon ourselves!" "That’s true!" Fiona shuddered as this chorus of voices erupted, the crowd’s agreement to her death resonating ominously with her impending doom. She clasped her hands together tightly, struggling to quell the trembling that threatened to consume her. When her father attempted to place his palm over hers, seeking to offer comfort, she shook it away, defiance aflame in her eyes. How had Athena known about her daughter? Fiona subtly cocked her head to the side, an idea flickering in her mind. She could deftly deny it now and later devise a plan to navigate this treacherous situation... because if Morgan discovered this, he would abuse her until she lay dead at his feet! "Margaret, considering your obsession with your daughter during the time I was still Ewan’s wife, were you aware of this development?" Athena queried with a glint of triumph in her eyes. Margaret, still grappling with the shocking lengths her husband and daughter had gone to rid themselves of Athena, shook her head slowly, disbelief etched on her features. "I wasn’t aware, doctor." "And how about you, Alfonso?" Alfonso pursed his lips, caught in a web of conflicting emotions. Was he aware? Of course, he was! But should he admit it? Alfonso thought Athena possessed the evidence, so there was no need to fabricate lies. With a heavy sigh of defeat, he nodded, causing Margaret to let out a sharp gasp. She had always known that her daughter and her husband shared an inexplicable bond, but this was different. How could they keep her in the dark? Did they fear she wouldn’t align herself with their plans, considering the child? Did they kill the child? Her heart constricted painfully at the thought. But Alfonso was mistaken—Athena had no concrete proof of his involvement. "So, Alfonso, what happened to the child?" Athena pressed on, her sly smile betraying her inner excitement and surprise; she hadn’t anticipated Alfonso’s ready admission to his stupidity. Alfonso hesitated, steeling himself before saying, "We dropped her with a neighbor." Athena nodded sagely, turning her gaze to Fiona. "Fiona, do you have anything to say?" Fiona bit her lips, barely able to contain the anger simmering just beneath her skin. How could her father blindly agree with Athena, the vile woman? What if Athena had no evidence? How could the latter have gathered a piece of her hair for a blood test without her knowledge? Didn’t the old piece of garbage stop to think that?! "The only thing I have to say is that I have no child. I don’t know what nonsense you’re talking about." "So, you will deny your child too?" Athena added somberly, her voice tinged with sadness on Kendra’s behalf. Behind her, Nathaniel and Kathleen clenched their fists, wishing to eradicate every trace of Fiona from their lovely friend, Kendra. She didn’t deserve a wicked mother like Fiona! Fiona hissed, her patience wearing thin. "There is no denial here, as there is no child anywhere. Do you have any proof to support your claims?" Alfonso’s teeth ground together in frustration as Fiona shrugged his hand away from her for the second time. Hadn’t she learned enough that Athena made no idle accusations? All her claims came with undeniable proof! He glared at Fiona, seething, but she was unbothered, focusing instead on Athena as if hoping to prove her wrong, just once. But today was not her lucky day. "Athena, I am waiting... where is the proof? Or did you think I wouldn’t ask?" She continued, her voice defiant when Athena merely stared back blandly. Athena tsked and shook her head, sorrow washing over her features. Fiona was truly vile! Without further hesitation, she navigated to the Child tab in the table of contents and clicked on it. Instantly, Kendra’s picture appeared on the screen, captured from a special angle that framed Fiona’s eyes and expression in the sweet girl’s visage. But Fiona scoffed, ignoring the mutterings in the background. "Anyone can look like me. If you don’t have a DNA test to validate your claims, then shut up!" How did I get entangled with such a shameless woman? Ewan couldn’t help but ponder. If she hadn’t saved him all those years ago, their paths would never have crossed. Even after being exposed as a murderer, with her reputation in tatters, she was still gearing up for a battle already lost. Was she mentally sound? He watched as Athena smirked, her confidence palpable as she prepared to reveal the next slide. He inhaled softly, bracing himself for what came next, anticipating the DNA results that would flash across the screen. Yet, after the test was revealed, Fiona still refused to give up. She shook her head frantically, denial etched across her face. "This cannot be! This is fabricated!" Athena chuckled with a hint of sarcasm. "Fabricated? This test wasn’t done at the Whitman’s hospitals. You can see the name of the renowned pediatric doctor. How can you claim it’s fabricated? Do you truly believe the doctor would jeopardize her reputation over a mere court case?" "Yes!" Fiona screamed, her voice rising in panic. "Isn’t she your friend? If it’s not fake, how did you get my item for the test? I never gave it to you!" "Who says you must give it to me? I simply took it when I saw the need. It’s that simple. I needed to gather the evidence," Athena replied nonchalantly, omitting the details of how she had sent one of her agents to stealthily enter Fiona’s room and snag a strand of her hair. "I don’t believe you!" Fiona shrieked, her desperation clawing its way back to the surface. Athena laughed and nodded, that sharp edge of triumph in her voice. "Of course. That’s why I brought Kendra’s father to stand as a witness..."

Chapter 148: The Court Case XI

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