Novel & Cerita Ace Attorney Witness Stand

“Specializing in estate planning and wills. I’ve been practicing for over thirty years.” “Thirty years,” my lawyer repeated, nodding. “And in those thirty years, have you ever been disciplined, suspended, or found guilty of misconduct?” “Never.” “Good. Now, did you personally draft the will of Mr. Anthony Thompson?” “Yes, I did.” “Were you present when Mr. Thompson signed this will?” “I was.” “Can you describe his state of mind that day?” Mr. Walker folded his hands on the witness stand. “He was clear. Direct. He knew exactly what he wanted. He asked specific questions about certain clauses, and he insisted his daughter Lily receive all his assets. There was no hesitation in his decisions.”

His smirk widened like he was satisfied I had just discovered something. I shook my head. "It can't be" I mumbled under my breath. "What's wrong Addy? You look pale" Garret asked. "I'll now call our witness, Adeline Winters to the stand" the prosecutor called and I stood on autopilot. Unable to tell Garret my fears. Eyes followed me as I walked to the witness box. I kept my eyes down as I sat. "You're doing great Adeline" the prosecutor whispered and I tried to smile but it came out as a wince. I was fucking terrified at the moment. Something was wrong with this retrial.

the shuffle of papers, the clearing of throats, the scratch of a pen. “Bring forward the accused.” Me. My chest tightened painfully as I stood. Each step toward the front felt like walking through thick mud. My mind screamed, Run. But my body obeyed. The prosecutor rose...tall, sharp, eyes cold with purpose. “Your Honor,” he began, “the prosecution is ready to present its witnesses.” The judge nodded. “Proceed.” “Call your first witness.” Chelsea. My step sister stood. She didn’t hesitate. She didn’t falter. She walked to the stand like this was something she’d rehearsed in her sleep. She swore the oath easily, her face calm, composed.

She nearly collapsed, but Henry rushed to support her, guiding her back to her seat. Then came the kicker. Ethan rose and said, “We’d like to call a witness, Your honor.” Henry Wallace sprang up. “Objection! The defense did not submit a witness list. This isn't appropriate.” Ethan was unflinching. “The witness came forward only this morning, your honor. Her testimony is crucial to this case, and I would be grateful if you could approve this.” The judge’s gaze darted to Lance again and he shook his head slightly, telling him to dismiss it. I burst into laughter again.

"Your Honor, the prosecution would like to call its next witness." I glanced toward Jayden. His expression changed immediately. I knew who it was before the name was spoken. "Jayden Clark." Jayden slowly stood up. My heart immediately started racing, but he looked calm but I also knew he wasn't calm inside of him. I grabbed his wrist before he walked away and he stopped to look at me. "Jayden. You don't have to be strong today." I said. "I know, my love." he replied, walking towards the witness stand.The prosecutor approached him carefully.

"I know, I don't think today is going to end well." "Let's keep a positive mindset, I know it's hard." I give Damien a smile, and he turns and faces forward. The court proceeds and Nikki is called out to the witness stand, I give her a kiss, and she walks to the witness stand. "Do you Nikiwe Inam Mthethwa pledge to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?" "I do," she replied and sat down. "Defense, are you ready?" the judge asks. "Yes, your honor."

Small smile on his face. Like he wasn't worried. Like he knew I'd fail. The judge entered. "All rise." Jennifer approached me. Nodded encouragement. "The prosecution calls Aria Winters to testify." This was it. My legs shaking. Heart pounding. But I stood. Walked to the witness stand. Placed my hand on the Bible. The bailiff spoke. "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?" I looked at the jury. At Marcus in the front row. At Cross watching me. "I do." God help me. I do.

It was good that she flunked out of testifying. Our attorney stood and spoke again "may I call a witness to the stand your honor." "You may attorney." The judge replied. "I call on my first witness, Louis Okafor to the stand." He said and Louis stood but before then he leaned forward and said "For the culture" before stand up straight and buttoning up his blazer. I wanted to smack him upside the head. "Louis is crazy" Aminu whispered. "Old news" I said and got startled when the judge started hitting his hammer signaling the start of a testimony.

She adjusted her glasses. "Good morning, Ms. Blake." "Good morning." "You understand that you are under oath." "I do." The Chair inclined her head. "Please be seated." Serena took her place. To her right sat Orpheus, accompanied by legal counsel. Across the aisle, three former members of the Consensus including the woman who had surrendered first waited to testify later in the day. She met Serena's eyes briefly. There was no hostility. Only fatigue. The Chair opened the proceedings.

“I may not remember everything. But you remember that dream? I know he hurt me. I feel it. That’s enough for now.” Stanley blinked, then gave a quiet nod. I could tell he wanted to argue, but he didn’t. He just placed a hand on her shoulder. I on the other hand was overwhelmed with emotions. I squeezed her hands in mine and wispered thank you. When Walker returned, we went over witness placement and how we would respond under cross examination. He repeated again and again, “No contradictions. Be truthful. Keep it simple.” At the end of the meeting, he closed his file.