บททั้งหมดของ Killed By My Husband But Reborn A Supermodel: บทที่ 91 - บทที่ 100

The judge allows it.Morrison files the motion at nine in the morning. By two in the afternoon, Judge Peterson rules that Elara may testify as an independent witness with relevant information about the victim's final hours. Chen objects vigorously. He argues that adding a witness this late in the trial is improper and prejudicial to the defense.The judge disagrees. "If this witness has relevant information the jury has not heard, justice requires we hear it. Objection overruled. Ms. Vaughn will testify in two days."Two days.Elara walks out of the courthouse with Kieran and Margaret. She has forty-eight hours to prepare.That night, they clear the dining room table and cover it with notes. Everything Elara plans to say. Every question she might be asked. Every attack Chen might make and how she will respond.Kieran sits across from her playing the role of Robert Chen. His expression is cold and precise. He is good at this. Too good."Ms. Vaughn," Kieran begins in a formal tone. "You

The request comes through Lucas's lawyer the same evening Elara testifies.Lucas Hart requests a private meeting with Elara Vaughn. The message is formal and brief. He says it is urgent. He says he will not speak to anyone else. Just her.Kieran says no before Elara can respond."Absolutely not," Kieran says. They are in the car outside the courthouse. "He is trying to rattle you. Get inside your head before the jury deliberates.""Maybe," Elara says."There is no maybe. This is a manipulation tactic. Lucas is scared and he is reaching for anything he can grab.""I know that.""Then you know you should not go."Margaret agrees with Kieran. She calls Elara that evening and spends twenty minutes explaining why meeting Lucas is a terrible idea. It could look bad to the jury if it comes out. Lucas could use anything Elara says against her. He could be recording the conversation."All monitored visits are recorded by the facility," Elara points out. "He knows that. He cannot use anything h

Alice's sentencing hearing is scheduled for two weeks after Lucas's verdict. Elara does not have to attend. The prosecutor does not need her there. Alice already pleaded guilty months ago. This hearing is just a formality to officially impose the sentence negotiated in her plea deal.But Elara goes anyway.She tells herself it is for closure. She needs to see both of them sentenced. Lucas and Alice. The two people who murdered Rachel Hart. Only then can she truly move forward.Kieran offers to come with her. Elara says no. This one she needs to do alone.The courtroom is nearly empty compared to Lucas's trial. No media circus this time. Alice Chen is not famous enough or wealthy enough to generate headlines. She is just the mistress who killed for love. A common enough story that the press has already moved on.Elara sits in the third row. There are maybe fifteen other people scattered throughout the gallery. Alice's sister Margaret is in the front row. A few people Elara does not rec

Finding the right therapist takes three tries.The first one is recommended by Diana. Dr. Sarah Mitchell specializes in trauma from public scandals and career setbacks. She sits in a pristine office with motivational posters on the walls and talks about rebuilding self-esteem after public humiliation.Elara leaves after twenty minutes. This woman cannot help her.The second therapist is one Kieran finds through his business connections. Dr. Robert Chen focuses on high-stress careers and adjustment disorders. He wants to talk about managing the pressure of being married to a powerful man. About coping with the Vaughn family expectations.Elara thanks him politely and does not return.The third therapist is one Elara finds herself through careful research. Dr. Amara Williams specializes in dissociative disorders, identity disturbances, and complex trauma. Her website mentions work with patients who feel disconnected from their bodies, who struggle with fragmented identities, who have ex

The morning after the proposal, Elara wakes to find Diana sitting in the kitchen with Kieran drinking coffee and looking far too pleased with herself."You knew," Elara accuses.Diana grins. "Of course I knew. Who do you think helped him pick the ring?""I thought he said you helped with flowers.""I helped with everything. The flowers, the lights, the champagne, the ring. Kieran has many talents but romantic gestures are not his natural strength."Kieran looks offended. "I can be romantic.""You proposed the first time by having her sign legal documents," Diana points out."That was different. That was strategic.""Exactly my point."Elara pours herself coffee and sits between them. She looks at the sapphire on her finger. In daylight it is even more beautiful. Deep blue with flashes of lighter color when it catches the sun."So," Diana says. "Wedding planning. When do we start?""We are already married," Elara says."Legally. Not romantically. You need a real wedding. Something joyf