Chapter 8: Apologize to Me!

When Aurora Geordie was expelled from school, her phone was broken, and she could no longer afford to buy a new one. That number became useless. He tried contacting classmates who knew both him and Aurora Geordie, but none of them had her phone number. She had few friends at school, and after leaving Nan Cheng No. 1 Middle School, no one knew where she went. If it weren't for her sudden reappearance a year later, no one would have remembered her.

After hanging up the phone, Murray Poe remained silent. Nicole Palmer anxiously tugged at him: "Zetian, stop calling. She won't pick up. She's determined to make Yao Yao take the blame. I never thought she could be so evil, getting pregnant from a chaotic personal life and then trying to frame May to clear her name. We can't let her get away with this!"

Zhang Yao Yao was also anxious: "Brother, are you still harboring feelings for that despicable woman? She's already framed me, and you're still indifferent? Am I not your sister anymore?"

Finally, Murray Poe gave up all hope. The only possibility was that Aurora Geordie truly intended to use Zhang Yao Yao as a scapegoat. Now that she was admitted to Imperial University, she desperately needed to restore her reputation, or she might be expelled. It had been hard for her to get into Imperial University, and she couldn't just leave like that.

Murray Poe furrowed his brows and immediately contacted another lawyer to prepare for the lawsuit. Aurora Geordie's decision to sue was not a spur-of-the-moment idea; she had been planning it since she received her admission letter from Imperial University.

The trial began shortly after the start of the semester. The plaintiff, defendant, their lawyers, witnesses, notaries, and the judge were all present. The gallery was filled with students from Imperial University. Aurora Geordie had even invited the principal of her high school and several alumni parents from Nan Cheng No. 1 Middle School, who also filled many seats.

Since the case involved the Zhang family, many members of the family were present, including Murray Poe and his mother. Zhang Yao Yao, as the plaintiff, naturally had to appear.

In the defendant's seat, there was also Dr., the school doctor, who stood nervously, avoiding everyone's gaze. Regardless of the outcome of the trial, he could not escape his guilt. He had initially wanted to hire a lawyer, but once they heard that the plaintiff's lawyer was Olive Bertha, they all backed down.

Although young, Olive Bertha was a towering figure in the legal world. In the plaintiff's seat, Aurora Geordie sat, no longer wearing the flashy crop tops she used to. A well-fitted blouse accentuated her curvaceous figure, and her fair skin looked exceptionally healthy and radiant. During her impoverished days, she suffered greatly, becoming dark and thin. After gaining wealth, she finally had the means to dress herself, replacing her faded school uniform with limited-edition designer clothes, which highlighted her imposing presence, making her seem like a different person.

Having gone through a transformative journey, her soul and body had both changed. She was no longer the old Aurora Geordie. She sat calmly in the plaintiff's seat, her expression unreadable. Murray Poe watched her from the gallery, feeling a slight tug at his heart.

Zhang's mother never expected her family to be involved in such a lawsuit, especially with Aurora Geordie as the defendant. In front of Murray Poe, she cursed: "I knew that little slut had ulterior motives! She seduced my son just for our family's money!"

Such a lowly woman must have been after their money, right? No matter how much trouble she caused, she wouldn't get a single penny!

The Zhang family's defense lawyer was also very famous in the industry. He was eager to face off against Olive Bertha and assured the Zhangs that they would win the case. The Zhangs were also looking forward to the trial's outcome. They not only wanted to win the case but also to counter-sue Aurora Geordie for false accusation.

The trial began with the plaintiff and her representative presenting their arguments. Aurora Geordie sat in the plaintiff's seat, eyes closed, while Olive Bertha presented the evidence. When Aurora Geordie was found by Elliot Cecillia in a bridge tunnel, she was taken to the hospital for a check-up, confirming that she was still a virgin. The virginity certificate, which she kept, now came in handy.

Additionally, recent medical examinations showed that she had never been pregnant, nor had she ever had an abortion or engaged in sexual activity. Both certificates were verified as authentic.

"Dr. himself has admitted that my client only had a common cold, but he falsely diagnosed her with pregnancy, causing significant disruption to her life and studies, nearly leading to irreversible consequences," Olive Bertha said coldly. He usually handled cases worth billions, and this five-million-dollar case barely interested him, like using a dragon saber to kill a chicken. However, the client's background was too powerful, allowing them to jump the queue and ignore everything.

Dr. also confessed in court, causing a stir among the audience. It turned out that Dr. had fabricated the results! Because of his report, Aurora Geordie was falsely accused of being pregnant, and rumors spread that she had multiple boyfriends and had aborted several times. These rumors quickly spread on social media, severely damaging the reputation of Nan Cheng No. 1 Middle School, forcing parents to demand her expulsion.

The former principal, who was sitting in the gallery, sighed. He knew that Aurora Geordie's future was ruined after she left the school. But now, she had successfully entered Imperial University and could afford to hire a defense lawyer.

The defense continued, with Zhang Yao Yao's lawyer presenting several pieces of evidence to prove that she did not frame Aurora Geordie. However, all the evidence pointed to Zhang Yao Yao. The phone number and PayPal account belonged to her, and Dr. identified her voice in court, though he had never seen her.

It was Zhang Yao Yao who paid Dr. to frame Aurora Geordie. All of the defendant's arguments were thoroughly refuted by Olive Bertha. Finally, the judge made a ruling: Zhang Yao Yao was guilty of defaming Aurora Geordie and was ordered to apologize, publish a retraction, and pay five million yuan in compensation.

After the verdict, the Zhang family was stunned: they had lost to a girl with no connections.