Kristian had hired a defense Lawyer, yet deep inside, he knew Matthew held damning evidence against him.


    He was fearful, sensing no escape, yet he clung to a sliver of hope that hiswyer could somehow tilt the scales in his favor and secure a lighter sentence.


    When Ste’s and Kristian’s eyes met across the courtroom, he looked desperate, like a trapped animal.


    Ste, however, felt detached.


    She averted her gaze as the judge called the courtroom to order.


    As the intiff, Ste stood and detailed Kristian’s entire scheme to kill her and Be by causing a ne crash, as well as the abduction of Be and the car crash off the cliff.


    “His real name is Ethan Vance, and he’s been living a lie, deceiving my mom all these years.


    ”


    Initially, Ste was emotionally distant regarding Kristian’s offenses, but as she recounted the facts, the gravity of his actions hit her.


    Thinking of Be enduring years with such a man intensified Ste’s desire for justice.


    She presented the evidence, cataloging the things Kristian hadmitted using Be’s name throughout the years.


    It was sufficient to convict him, yet Ste felt a pang of sorrow.Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    It had been a long time since the car ident, and they suspected Kristian’s involvement but had never confirmed it.


    Neither Be nor Ste had any memory of the incident that year, leaving many questions unanswered.


    As Ste unveiled Kristian’s c


    rimes, the courtroom was engulfed in disbelief.


    Be’s seemingly devoted husband was exposed as a deceitful monster, shocking everyone.


    Alissa was the most enraged.


    Now that she knew Be was her best friend, Aarya, she felt a fierce urge to take Kristian down for deceiving her friend.


    “Damn it!” Alissa seethed with rage.


    Doreen grasped her hand firmly and said, “Take it easy, Alissa.


    Let thew handle this.


    ”


    Alissa remained silent, her gaze fixed on Kristian.


    Then, Be’s previous family doctor, Tyron, was called to testify.


    He revealed, “Kristian and Elizabeth pressured me to supply Be with drugs to impair her mental rity.


    I was reluctant at first, but Kristian’s influence in Dorburn is significant.


    I felt I had no choice but toply.


    ”


    “What are you talking about?” Kristian shot Tyron a murderous look.


    “You’re lying! It was all Elizabeth’s idea.


    I had nothing to do with iti”


    Ste was astounded to hear this.


    Kristian, who was once a caring father, was now quick to me his own daughter.


    She taunted, “Elizabeth is your own daughter.


    They say even a ferocious tiger won’t eat its cubs.


    But you, to protect yourself, are ready to sacrifice her.


    ”


    Kristian clenched his fists and hissed, “Shut up, you bitch! You have no say in this.


    It’s all your fault! If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be in this mess.


    I’d strangle you right now if I could.


    ”


    He reached out his hands fiercely, eager to grasp Ste’s neck, but the courtroom staff quickly restrained him.


    With his injured leg, he couldn’t even stand properly, making his attempt to strike appear feeble.


    Exhausted, all he could manage was to breathe heavily and stare at Ste with intense loathing.