Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 138: The Court Case

"Yes, Doctor Athena... go on. What do you have to tell us?" Elder Timothy asked, his voice a mix of authority and

curiosity, granting Athena the opportunity to speak.

As she obliged and stood up, a pin-drop silence enveloped the large hall, the air thick with anticipation as the

congregation wondered what the benevolent doctor had to say.

"First of all, thank you, Elder Timothy, for givingthis privilege to speak..." Athena began, her shoulders high,

spine straight, and nose tilted upward, exuding a confidence that shimmered brightly, overshadowing the

trembling nerves that threatened to bubble to the surface. The last tshe had stood in this hall, she was

scorned, jeered at, and ultimately pushed away, a painful memory she carried with her.

"lI want to make a plea, actually. Six years ago, during a similar court case, | found myself isolated at the witness

stand, while the plaintiff stood among the congregation, silent and untouched until the case was concluded. |

wouldn't want that today."

"So, you want him to take the witness box too?" Elder Timothy asked, weaving his fingers together on the raised

platform, his tone measured.

"Not at all. | would prefer that extra seats be brought and arranged before us. Then, we can all take those seats

—defendants and plaintiff alike. Also, | plead that he proceed with his evidences first, considering he is the one

who initiated this case. I'd like to hear his viewpoints first and understand why he has taken this route before |

present mine..."

Alfonso leaned forward to speak, but Timothy raised a hand in his face, silencing him and causing annoyance to

flash across Alfonso’s features.

"Okay, Doctor Athena. Request granted." A thin smile appeared on Elder Timothy's lips, causing Ewan’s furrows

to deepen.

Did Athena somehow persuade Elder Timothy to tilt the scales in her favor? He wondered, aware of the whispers

swirling around him.

This was unprecedented for Elder Timothy; he typically had a firm grip on proceedings, rarely entertaining

suggestions from others. Was it Old Mr. Thorne’s influence at play?

But the truth was that Elder Timothy was simply intrigued; he wanted to see how this woman, who had been

broken six years ago, who was now a rich doctor, would present her case. The thought fueled his curiosity

enough that he was willing to speed the proceedings along. "Get the seats," he ordered, and two men standing

by the door hastily exited.

Five minutes later, two long, bench-like chairs with polished headboards were brought into the room, each

carried by two men. They placed one in front of Athena and the other before Ewan.

"Okay then, fill in the seats."

Without a moment's hesitation, Athena stood, accepting the laptop bag Antohanded to her before gracefully

walking to her new place. She tasked Aiden with connecting the projector, ensuring everything was ready. Ewan

followed suit, adjusting his tie as he rose.

"Now that we've settled that, let the plaintiff state their case."

Ewan stood tall, clad in a sharp three-piece suit that highlighted his determined aura. In front of him lay a large

brown envelope brimming with photocopied research documents sent by a hacker.

After greeting the elders and the gathered crowd, he cleared his throat, beginning, "As Elder Timothy stated, the

case revolves around child legal matters."

He paused, inhaling softly, gathering his thoughts. Yes, Athena had helped him stay focused today, but this effort

was ultimately for her benefit. She intended to fight fair and square, and that’s exactly what he would do—fight

with all he had for the sake of his children.

"You all remember my ex-wife from six years ago, embroiled in a scandal involving infidelity. Over a month ago, |

held a press conference apologizing for my inability to provide proof about that tumultuous period. While |

worked through those issues and attempted to mend bridges though, she never informedthat she had our

children all along. Before she left our city, she was already pregnant; she knew and chose not to tell me. It

wasn't until a few weeks ago that | discovered the truth—that her twins, who harbor nothing but animosity

toward me, are actually mine." His voice crackled slightly as he opened the file, aware of the murmurs rising

within the crowd.

Sbelieved Athena was justified in separating from him while others considered her foolish for keeping the

twins away. He sided with the latter.

He produced a copy of the DNA test results for Elder Timothy, alongside pictures of Kathleen and Nathaniel. As

Elder Timothy held up the evidence for the assembly to see, the twins scowled, fists clenched in silent outrage.

"Oh, they are your children, quite alright, Ewan. Continue..."

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"Oh Lord, have mercy..." Gianna muttered, her eyebrows raised in disbelief. Beside her, Aiden smiled slyly,

shaking his head. Ewan was only digging himself into a deeper mess.

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gesturing towards the files handed

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out to the elders. "She uses the

children as a cover for her

backers—whoever they may be—after

they pay cyber crimina tohggkinto

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two separate hacks; you all

remember that chaotic season. She

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If you check the second file, you will

see that she is also linked with

gangs, including the Russian mafia.

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"She did it, then created an antidote for it. This is how she amassed her wealth, by solving a crisis she herself

had instigated."

Alfonso’s mouth fell open in shock. He hadn't seen this coming at all. Wow, the woman was far more cunning