Chapter 139: The Court Case Il
"Do you think Mr. Ewan is right?"
"lI am not sure. Doctor Athena doesn’t look like the one who would do such evil. I think Mr. Ewan is confused, or
perhaps he received wrong information..."
"Or maybe he is just too desperate to have his children back."
"If it is as you said, then he is a man most miserable."
"You lot are gullible! He must be telling the truth, especially since he cwith proof. Ewan Giacometti is too
powerful of a man to be deceived by a hacker. | think our doctor's demeanor contributes to the disbelief—her
innocent face is the best tool to mislead people."
"I think you are right. | have always questioned her success story. How does one go from being labeled an
illiterate, as they claimed she was six years ago, to becoming a certified doctor? And not just that, but a well-
known one who discovered the cure for a national pandemic?"
"I'm afraid you are right. We have all placed our lives in the hands of a murderer. She should be arrested and
sentenced to life imprisonment!"
"I think life imprisonment is too lenient; she should be subjected to electrocution!"
Whispers buzzed like angry bees, escalating into loud arguments that filled the court. Elder Timothy had to strike
the gravel four times to restore order.
"Silence!" He shouted again as the murmurs rose once more, moving to a crescendo of heated debates.
"If you won't keep quiet, then this case will be handled in the inner chambers!" He threatened, causing a tense
silence to blanket the council hall.
Sandro found himself wishing for that very outcome; it would certainly spare Ewan the public embarrassment
that was coming soon.
His friend stood tall now, scowling as though delivering justice, but wait until Athena began to speak. He sighed
and glanced at Zane.
"You know, Sandro, | wish | could stop what's coming."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSandro sighed weakly at Zane’s muttered words, his gaze drifting to Athena. She wore a smile that seemed to
cast her in the light Ewan was portraying—a look of calculated mischief. His friend would regret this decision for
the rest of his life.
"Ewan, please continue your case..." Elder Timothy urged, reclaiming his seat after having stood during the
commotion.
"Thank you, Elder Timothy..." Ewan replied, momentarily meeting Athena's gaze, his heart sinking as he noted
the relaxed composure on her face—a calm echoed by those surrounding her, including that familiar figure he
had seen whispering in her ear before.
Who was he? And why was he holding her hand? Ewan subtly shook his head, reminding himself that what
Athena did wasn’t his concern—only the kids mattered. After all, hadn't she given him the green light to cat
her with all his might?
"My elders, as you can see in the evidence before you, which includes dates and witness reports, this woman
here is unfit to be the mother of my children. | appreciate her for caring for them thus far, but if her influence
continues, they will grow up to be hooligans and misfits, and | can’t allow that to happen—at least, not while I'm
still alive. They may hatefor wanting to separate them from their mother, but | am confident that over time, |
can convince them otherwise."
He paused, casting a glance at the twins.
Nate regarded him blandly, but his daughter, Kate, looked at him with an expression that resembled pity.
Ewan’s heart burned with annoyance. Why was she looking at him that way? He quickly pushed the unsettling
feeling aside and forged on.
"You all know the Devil's Scorpion Gang..."
Ewan’s proclamation brought a deathly hush to the courtroom. People visibly shied away from the mention of the
deadliest gang in the country, salmost wishing Ewan hadn't uttered their name.
"Well, they are evil, quite alright..." Ewan continued, his voice unwavering. "But this time, | must admit, they did
something good..."
Another wave of frightened gasps rippled through the hall.
"Sweeks ago, they kidnapped Athena. | didn’t know why initially, but | was part of the rescue team..." Ewan
pressed down the unsettling memory of what he had witnessed when he intervened to save her—it wasn’t the
tfor such thoughts now.
"Then, two weeks later, my children were kidnapped. Digging deeper, | discovered they were after her because
of a certain research—to stop her from causing more harm and earning blood money. It turns out they were hired
by someone within the government to eliminate her work."
No murmurs arose this time—everyone was too stunned to react, their minds caught in a whirl of processing his
shocking claims, grappling with belief and doubt.
"I don’t know her deal with the Russian mafia or what she is supplying to them. | don’t care actually. | just want
her hands off my children." Ewan paused, inhaling deeply as he prepared to make his next point. "Not only is she
evil, but she’s also petty, attempting to sabotage my relationship with my fiancée. Once, we had a work
dinner..."
Fiona gasped softly, shrinking into her seat. What was Ewan doing? As she thought this, she fumbled through her
bag, her eyes widening when she didn’t find her phone. Where was the damned thing?
"Fiona, what are you searching for?" Margaret whispered, observing her daughter's frantic movements.
Ewan was still speaking.
"I'm looking for my phone. Have you seen it?"
Margaret shook her head. "Maybe you left it at home?"
Fiona paused, nodding slowly. Perhaps that was it after all—it might be for the best.
"So, Ewan, do you have evidence that Doctor Athena snapped those pictures and sent them to your fiancée?"
"Yes," Ewan responded, turning to Fiona. But she shook her head, disappointment coloring her features.
"I'm not with my phone. | left it at home."
Ewan suppressed a curse aimed at her and returned his attention to the elders.
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"Ewan, what do you want exactly from this case?"
"I want my kids back." Ewan replied, without hesitation.
"You want full rights?"
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"I want full rights. She can only see them once a month! | think that’s best, especially since she might be going
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