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Chapter Forty Six
2nd February, 1999
Federal High Court
Freddie Rawlings
Today is the day we call in the witnesses, today will determine how the rest of the trial will go. To say I'm scared would be an understatement, I was downright terrified. Who knew the tricks Joel could pull, I wouldn't be surprised if he's already influenced their decisions.
"We thank you all for converging here this morning as we begin the cross examination of the witnesses. This honorable court wishes to appeal to you that no matter what happens during this cross examination, we beg you to hold your peace. Without further ado, may we have the first witness please", the honorable judge said.
Carl lifted himself out of his chair with a sigh and slowly walked over to the first witness who was earlier ushered into the witness box.
A tall broad man with salt and pepper hair stood in the witness box as he watched Carl approach with a bit of fe
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