“My poor son carried so much responsibility,” she said loudly enough for everyone to hear.
Alexander looked directly at me.
“The company is mine now,” he said. “Without me, she has nothing.”
His companion lowered her head to hide a smile.
My attorney immediately objected, but I raised a hand.
The judge looked at me.
“Mrs. Vale?”
I stood slowly.
Alexander smiled wider, convinced I was about to break down in front of everyone.
Instead, I calmly removed my coat.
The courtroom fell silent.
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