Sophia''s mind raced as she tried toe up with a strategy.


    In the end, she came to a conclusion. It had been 20 years since the incident, and 20 years had


    already passed. So what if Tessa was here to give her statement?


    She hadn''t witnessed the entire incident with her own eyes. All the evidence was also long gone.


    The thought of that made Sophia feel more at ease. She straightened her back slowly.


    Javier stared at Tessa in surprise. For a number of years, Tessa attended closely to his beloved Anne.


    Despite that, he couldn''t recall who she was.


    Alyssa''s heart was pounding. The pace of her breathing had be uneven. Fortunately, she had


    Jasper by her side. He had his arm around her waist.


    Heforted her in silence. It helped her calm her racing heart.


    She wasn''t the type of person to lose her patience. This time, however, was different. This was


    something rted to the person she loved the most. It was a crucial fight.


    This deep-seated hatred had been building up for 20 years. Karma had to be served today.


    Tessa hurried to the witness stand. Both her legs were shaking like jelly under the table. She didn''t take


    a single nce at the public gallery. She didn''t even dare to look at Sophia either.


    Steven took a look at the witness'' information. His pupils constricted. He then asked in his usual


    manner, "Witness, please state your name."


    "Tessa... Tessa Flores," she answered fearfully.


    Steven said, "I took a look at your particrs. You worked as a helper with the Beckett family 20 years


    ago."


    Javier widened his eyes in shock.


    At this moment, he suddenly recalled that that woman was indeed one of their helpers. She was Anne''s


    personal helper!


    After Anne passed away, she had given an excuse and resigned. He hadpletely forgotten about


    this insignificant person. So, he had never expected to see her in court. Not just that, she was now


    appearing as a witness.


    Javier''s heart wrenched at the thought of Anne. Subconsciously, he clutched at hispel.


    Tessa nodded. She answered, "That''s right. I was working at the Becketts'' Seaview Manor 20 years


    ago. I was thete Mrs. Beckett, Mr. Jasper''s mother, Anne Bartley''s helper. I was responsible for


    looking after Madam Anne''s daily living."


    This name had been buried for 20 years. It was the name of someone who was no longer around. It


    was now a name that was unfamiliar to most.


    Though, Jasper was an exception. His eyes turned red, and they welled up. The tears in his eyes toned


    down the burning hatred in his eyes.


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    Simon scoffed. He thought that they had just gotten a nobody to take the witness stand. To him, they


    were just being desperate and were merelyplicating matters.


    "I have a question for the intiff''s attorney. How is your witness relevant to this case?"


    Everyone''s eyes were focused on Sean. Ss had a fiery look in his eyes. He was worried yet highly


    anticipating Sean''s uing performance.


    Sean disregarded Simon. He walked to Tessa''s side and stated confidently, "Judge Lynch, frankly


    speaking, my witness does not have anything to do with this case."


    Upon hearing that, Simon couldn''t hide the look of disdain on his face.


    However, his smugness didn''tst for long. What Sean said next made his and everyone else''s jaws


    drop.


    "But, she is someone who is able to testify to Sophia''s involvement with a murder that happened 20


    years ago."


    "At the Beckett family''s Seaview Manor 20 years ago, Anne Bartley fell to her death. At the time, the


    authorities concluded that it was a suicide. The Becketts wanted to minimize any impact. So, they


    chose to close the case hastily.


    "But now, I can dere with certainty that Anne Bartley didn''tmit suicide. She was murdered! And


    Sophia was the one who killed her!"