Uncovering My Wife's Secrets

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.

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