Chapter 468: Chapter 468

On the following day.

Layla Ziegler’s case officially began.

At the entrance to the courthouse, Julian Parks and his wife met Tony and Alexander.

Tony glanced at Annalise’s bulging tummy and remarked, “It’s almost six months, right?” “Mhmm,”

Annalise replied indifferently.

Tony frowned.

He glanced at Silvester Chanon grudgingly before turning to Julian and said arrogantly, “No matter what, the child in Annalise’s stomach is doing fine now.

A harmonious home is a prosperous one.

No matter what wrong Layla Ziegler had done to you, she is still an elder in the family.

Don’t be too harsh on her later.” Julian looked at Tony in amusement and said mockingly, “Has anyone told you after all these years that the most disgusting people in the world are those who are generous at the expense of others?” Then he walked straight into the courthouse with Annalise in his arms.

Tony was infuriated by Julian’s remark.

He roared behind his son’s back, “You’re such a brat! Do you want to bring the family down before you quit?” Julian stopped and turned around while ascending the stairs.

He stared at Tony disdainfully.

“Did the scumbag father give a damn about wrecking his family for the sake of his mistress?” “Why you!” Tony clutched his chest.

He shook with rage and grinded his teeth.

loudly.

“Dad, are you all right?” Alexander immediately held his father up.

By then, Julian had already walked into the courthouse with Annalise and Silvester Chanon.

Tony gnashed his teeth in rage.

“You disrespectful, unfilial brat!” he cursed.

Alexander remained silent.

His brows knitted together, thinking he would no doubt behave like Julian if his child was in jeopardy.

Tony clenched his chest and cursed, “Look at the damage your grandpa has done for indulging him.

He’s lawless and has no respect for anyone.” Alexander was depressed.

Without saying a word, he helped his father into the building.

Tony stopped babbling.

He snorted and walked toward the courthouse.

Tony instructed the lawyer beside him when they reached the stairs.

“The lawyer you’re facing is Silvester Chanon, the Outlaw Madman, with no moral bottom line whatsoever.

You have to buck up and not fall into his traps.” The lawyer assured him immediately, “Yes, Mr.

Parks.

Don’t worry.” They soon arrived at the courtroom.

Layla Ziegler had lost a lot of weight in the past two months.

She looked a decade older without her makeup.

The underside of her eyelids had turned green, evident that she had been mentally tortured for the duration.

Layla immediately whispered to Alexander when he walked in, “How is it? How’s your performance at work?” “Very good,” said Alexander.

He was upset by his mother’s misplaced concern.

Layla was still worried about his work performance at this stage.

“That’s good, that’s good.” Layla heaved a sigh of relief.

The court session officially began.

Silvester Chanon produced videos.

confirming that Layla had instigated.

others to hurt Annalise’s unborn child.

Immediately after, two of Layla’s accomplices testified in court, confirming that Layla Ziegler indeed instigated them to attack Annalise Barton to kill her unborn child.

With all the evidence and witnesses present, Layla could not deny it anymore.

She confessed to her crime icily.

Layla claimed she was confused and jealous when committing the offense and would not repeat such an act again.

She was willing to accept the punishment and hoped the judge would give her a lighter sentence for her first offense.

Layla thought the judge would immediately hand out the appropriate sentence if she pleaded guilty readily.

However, Silvester Chanon did not stop and continued to defend his client.

He was eloquent and convincing.

He reminded the court that Layla Ziegler was the plaintiff’s stepmother.

She was a mistress and had significant character flaws and moral issues.

He claimed she was partly responsible for the plaintiff’s mother jumping off a building to commit suicide.

The defendant’s lawyer immediately interrupted and pleaded, “Your Honor, whether my client is a stepmother, or a mistress has nothing to do with this case.

I hope the plaintiff’s lawyer will not mislead the court.” The judge said sternly, “Plaintiff’s lawyer, please only state what is relevant to this case.” .

Silvester kept his calm.

“Your Honor, what I’m talking about is indeed relevant to the case.

Layla Ziegler is a mistress and has a son named Alexender, half a year younger than my client.

Now that my client’s wife is pregnant and Alexander Parks doesn’t have a child, Layla Ziegler has a valid motive to want to kill my client’s child.

“The case involved a wealthy family’s heirs fighting for their inheritance.

It was not like what the defendant claimed to be a spur-of-the-moment rash act out of jealousy.

On the contrary, it was a premeditated act.

“Premeditated killing and passion killing are entirely different in nature.

“Not only did Layla Ziegler want to kill Annalise Barton’s unborn child, but she also wanted to kill Annalise Barton.

As a result, Julian Parks’s emotions would definitely be affected.

He would not have the energy to fight with Alexander Parks for the family assets.

That was Layla Ziegler’s intention.

“In addition, the two accomplices were also coerced by Layla Ziegler to commit the crime,” said Silvester.

“You’re talking nonsense.

I didn’t want to kill Annalise Barton.

I didn’t coerce anyone, either.

You’re framing me! You’re slandering me! Do you think you can talk nonsense just because you’re a lawyer?” Layla shouted furiously.

“What kind of bullshit lawyer are you, lying through your teeth?” Layla exclaimed.

“Silence!” the judge shouted sternly.

Layla immediately shut up.

Silvester continued, “The husbands of the two accomplices are engaged in business activities.

Their company has cooperated with an overseas company managed by Layla Ziegler for many years.

The accomplices were therefore pressured to attack Annalise Barton in their husbands’ interest.

Your Honor, you can verify this matter.

“Julian Parks and Layla Ziegler’s son Alexander Parks are indeed competing in business.

You can also verify that.” Before the judge could speak, Layla’s two accomplices eagerly confirmed Silvester’s claim that Layla had blackmailed them into committing the crime for the sake of a commercial project.

They claimed that the act was against their personal will.

Layla cursed angrily.

Silvester did not miss a beat and provoked her further deliberately.

“Defendant, it’s useless to be furious in court.” The judge’s verdict was based on the legal provisions, judicial explanations, and references to relevant cases in the past.

In addition, certain personal emotions were involved when determining the sentence.

In the eyes of the judge, the more emotional the defendant was, the worse her behavior would be for not pleading guilty.

“You’re slandering me!” Layla was so angry that her lungs hurt.

Alexander pulled his mother, trying to stop her from talking and not falling into Silvester’s trap.

Layla reacted and quickly shut up.

Silvester glanced at Layla and said with a wicked smile, “Silence is useless.

Your Honor, I have other evidence.

Layla Ziegler tried to murder Annalise Barton more than once.” Tony and Alexander were visibly surprised.

Layla was shocked too.

She wondered if Julian had investigated what happened before the incident on the cruise ship.

It must be a trick.

Layla told herself to calm down.

As soon as she calmed down, Silvester had really submitted new evidence.

Silvester said after handing over the file and audio, “Your Honor, this is the recording of the conversation between Pamela Farm, a Parks family servant, and the defendant.” Layla’s face darkened instantly.