Semua Bab Scapegoat And Heir: Bab 1 - Bab 9

Half an hour later, seeing a call from Terry's lawyer friend, I smiled. Michael Sorensen was renowned in the legal world. I'd heard of him during my studies. He had never lost a case. Even when the evidence was insurmountable, he would be able to get his client released.He called to inform me, "Jade, the car and the card have been taken care of. Remember, even if you and Terry are legally married now, you should know your place, or I can't guarantee the length of your sentence."That was fast. He must be really eager for me to take the blame.Unfortunately, his 100% win rate might change…"Thank Terry for me."I hung up and called a cab to go home.When I entered the house, I found the new car keys and black credit card quietly resting on the coffee table. I placed the two pieces of evidence into the drawer.Before long, Terry came home holding onto Sarah.She was almost hanging on him, but her eyes were on me. "I'm sorry, Jade. You and Terry are married now, yet I'm still b

The first video started playing. In the video, Terry kicked open the door while holding the trembling Sarah in his arms. He told me, "If you take the blame for her, I'll find the best doctors from all over the world for your mother."Next, my calm voice could be heard saying, "In that case, let's go get our marriage certificate today." The video paused.My defense attorney, Michael, immediately stood up. He adjusted his glasses and spoke steadily and forcefully, "Your Honor, this video proves that the defendant voluntarily took the blame. She even used it to coerce marriage and property. Even if her husband, Terry Bolton, indeed has the intention of having the defendant take the blame, the defendant is a conspirator."He paused and looked at me with a blatant threat in his gaze. "Ms. Wilson, are you sure you want to do this?"The judge turned to me. "Defendant, do you acknowledge what he said?""I object!" I stood up, my voice clear. "Moreover, I wish to change my defense attorney

"Mr. Sorensen, I have no idea what you're talking about."I tilted my head and asked him innocently, "At the time, Terry gave me a car and a card as compensation for taking the blame for Sarah. The keys and the card are still in my drawer at home, untouched. Would you like to see them?"Michael's face hardened."Objection! Your Honor, the defendant is obfuscating the issue. The time of the call was clearly after she received the card..."I interrupted him."So what? After I received the card and the car, what else could I say besides 'thank you'? Besides, Mr. Sorensen, you keep saying that I was talking about 'the card and the car for taking the blame' in the phone call, but why would a person who knows they're going to prison thank the person who's getting them convicted?"I laughed."You've been a lawyer for so many years. How can you make such an illogical claim? You sound like a rookie."A few chuckles came from the audience.Michael's face turned pale.I stopped looking

The next morning, I received a call and rushed to another mansion to visit my so-called husband.As soon as I stepped into the living room, Sarah's terrified scream erupted from the master bedroom."Who are you, old man?! Get lost!"It was followed by the sound of something heavy hitting the floor.Terry's voice sounded old, hoarse, shocked, and angry."Sarah, what are you doing? Don't you recognize me?"I raised my eyebrows and slowly walked upstairs.The master bedroom door was wide open.Sarah was curled up in a corner of the bed, disheveled, and the man standing by the bed, although wearing a robe, was hunched over.His face was covered in wrinkles, his turbid eyes wide with anger.Upon seeing me, a glimmer of hope erupted in his eyes, and he stumbled towards me."Jade!"Before he could touch me, I sidestepped him.I took a step back and put on a look of disgust."Who are you? Why did you break into my husband's house and wear his clothes?"Terry paused, his smile tu