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Chapter 117

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Charlotte

"Mr. Webb, you testified that you've worked at Mac's Tavern for twelve years, correct?"

"Yes, sir."

"And in that time, you must have seen a lot of dramatic situations. Arguments between customers, people getting emotional?"

"Sure. It happens sometimes."

"So you're familiar with how people behave when they're upset or having disagreements?"

"I suppose so."

"Now, you said Ms. Hayes looked 'stressed' when she came in. Like she'd had a bad day?"

"Yes."

"And she ordered a double whiskey. That's a fairly strong drink for someone who just walked in from the rain, isn't it?"

Webb frowns slightly. "People order what they want. I don't judge."

"Of course not. I'm just establishing that Ms. Hayes appeared to be in an emotional state when she arrived. Upset. Possibly agitated?"

"She looked stressed, yeah. But not agitated."

"But stressed enough to order a double whiskey immediately." Richard paces slightly. "Now, you said you heard something fall, a phone, and when you looked over, Ms.
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  • THE WRONG BROTHER    Chapter 117

    Charlotte "Mr. Webb, you testified that you've worked at Mac's Tavern for twelve years, correct?""Yes, sir.""And in that time, you must have seen a lot of dramatic situations. Arguments between customers, people getting emotional?""Sure. It happens sometimes.""So you're familiar with how people behave when they're upset or having disagreements?""I suppose so.""Now, you said Ms. Hayes looked 'stressed' when she came in. Like she'd had a bad day?""Yes.""And she ordered a double whiskey. That's a fairly strong drink for someone who just walked in from the rain, isn't it?"Webb frowns slightly. "People order what they want. I don't judge.""Of course not. I'm just establishing that Ms. Hayes appeared to be in an emotional state when she arrived. Upset. Possibly agitated?""She looked stressed, yeah. But not agitated.""But stressed enough to order a double whiskey immediately." Richard paces slightly. "Now, you said you heard something fall, a phone, and when you looked over, Ms.

  • THE WRONG BROTHER    Chapter 116

    Charlotte He moves on, his tone shifting slightly."As for Michael Anders, this is a man who built Anders Corp from the ground up. A man who's been in business for forty years. And yes, business can be competitive. Companies compete for contracts. They compete for clients. But competition isn't conspiracy. It's not fraud. It's just business."Richard returns to his seat, and I notice Elena watching him with an expression of cool approval.She probably helped write that speech."Ladies and gentlemen, the prosecution's case is built on emotions and assumptions. On a desire for revenge, not justice. And when all the evidence has been presented, we're confident you'll see that my clients are innocent of these charges."He sits down, looking satisfied with himself.The Judge adjusts her glasses. "The prosecution may call its first witness."My lawyer stands. "The prosecution calls Mr Webb to the stand."A middle-aged man approaches, probably in his fifties, wearing a worn but clean button

  • THE WRONG BROTHER    Chapter 115

    Charlotte But my hand finds Rhys's under the table, and my grip is so tight I can feel my nails digging into his palm.James doesn't look convinced, but he nods. "Alright. Just... stay focused. Don't let them rattle you. That's what they want.""We won't," I say.I force myself to look away from Elena, to focus on the papers in front of me. My heart is pounding so hard I can feel it in my throat, but my hands are steady as I open my folder.The rage that floods through me is so intense it's almost cleansing. It burns away the lingering hurt, the confusion, the careful distance I've been maintaining.She played me. Played us both.And now she's sitting over there like she's won something."All rise."The bailiff's voice cuts through my thoughts. I stand with everyone else, watching as Judge Katherine Morrison enters, a woman in her sixties with steel-gray hair and an expression that tolerates no nonsense."You may be seated."The rustling of bodies settling back into chairs fills the

  • THE WRONG BROTHER    Chapter 114

    RhysMonday morning arrives with grey skies and a biting wind.Charlotte is up before me, already dressed in a black suit. "You ready?" I ask, adjusting my tie in the mirror."As ready as I'll ever be." She checks her reflection one last time.The courthouse is swarmed with reporters when we arrive. Cameras flash. Voices shout questions."Mr. Van Allen! Is it true Kevin Anders tried to have your girlfriend killed?""Charlotte! How does it feel facing your ex-husband in court?""Will you be seeking damages beyond the criminal charges?"Our security team creates a path through the chaos. Charlotte keeps her head down, her hand tight in mine.We don't answer any of them.Inside the courthouse, the atmosphere is quieter but no less tense. People in expensive suits hurry past, clutching briefcases and folders.We're walking toward the courtroom when I see them.Dorathy Anders, dressed in black like she's attending a funeral, her face pinched and angry.And beside her, Tara, Kevin's wife,

  • THE WRONG BROTHER    Chapter 113

    Rhys"You don't have to rush off," Charlotte protests, but there's a hint of relief in her voice."I know, sweetheart. But I've been here all day, and you two probably want some time together." Greta pulls Charlotte into a hug, whispering something I can't hear. Then she turns to me. "Take care of my girl, Rhys.""Always," I promise.She studies me for a moment longer than necessary, as if trying to read what happened between the office and here. Then she nods, kisses Charlotte's cheek, and gathers her things.Charlotte walks her to the door. I watch them exchange a few more quiet words before Greta leaves, throwing one last concerned glance over her shoulder.The door closes.Charlotte stands there for a moment, her hand still on the doorknob, her back to me."Charlotte...""I'm going upstairs." Her voice is steady. Too steady. "I need to change out of these clothes."She doesn't wait for a response. Just walks past me and heads up the stairs, her footsteps measured and careful.I fo

  • THE WRONG BROTHER    Chapter 112

    RhysThe door clicks shut behind Elena, and the silence that follows feels like a held breath.Charlotte is still standing by my desk, that pleasant smile fixed on her face like a mask. But I know her. I've learned to read every micro-expression, every shift in her posture.And right now, she's a bomb with the timer ticking down."Charlotte...""Your coffee's getting cold." She gestures to the cup she brought. "You should drink it while it's hot."I don't care about the coffee." I move closer to her, but she takes a small step back. Subtle. Almost imperceptible. "That wasn't what it looked like.""What did it look like?" Her voice is so calm it makes my chest tighten."Elena was, she came by unannounced. Said she had questions about the evidence for Kevin's trial." The words tumble out too fast. "She was leaning over the desk, and I was about to tell her to back off when you walked in.""Okay.""Okay?" I search her face for anger, for hurt, for anything. But she's giving me nothing. "

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