The corridor was previously empty. The loud footsteps of the Beckett family broke the silence in the


    hallway.


    Javier had a frosty expression on his face. His eyes were red. He was seething with rage as he strutted


    forward. The Beckett family members behind him held their breath.


    Rory followed closely behind Javier. He kept a straight expression on his face. But this hearing gave


    him an inexplicable feeling of relief in his heart.


    His heart harbored unspoken words for far too long.


    He had been in Javier''s employ for a considerable time, witnessing Sophia''s im and enjoying


    everything that rightfully belonged to Anne. However, as a secretary, he could only go along with it. He


    had no other choice but to show respect to Sophia. This irked him. It made him feel indignant.


    Fortunately, justice prevailed.


    Even so, Rory pretended to be worried. He probed, "Mr. Javier, the verdict will be announced at 3:00


    pm. Is there anything else that you need to get done before this? I can help you out if you have


    anything in mind..."


    Javier shot him a fierce look before he could even finish his sentence. He interrupted gruffly, "Am I the


    mad one, or have you gone mad? Why do I have to save a lowly and evil murderer time and time


    again?


    "She murdered Anne! She killed the woman I loved the most! Saving her? I wish that I could kill her


    with my own hands this instant!"


    There were many people in the corridor. Everyone was taken aback. The corridor was filled with dead


    silence.


    Rory lowered his hands to his side immediately. He felt more at ease now. He said softly, "Understood."


    Javier took a few steps forward. Unexpectedly, he bumped into Betty. She was looking disconcerted.


    "Dad..."


    Betty stopped in her tracks instantly. She stood stiffly in front of Javier. Her heart was pounding, and


    her legs were shaking.


    Javier''s face was expressionless. He took a step toward her. He red at her through his bloodshot


    eyes.


    "Dad. Mom, she. "


    He raised his hand and gave her one hard p. Betty shrieked.


    She was already feeling weak from terror. She wasn''t able to withstand the p. She fell straight to the


    ground. She started seeing stars and wasn''t able to get back up.


    The p was painful. But more than that, her pride had taken a hit. She felt crushed.


    Javier was her father. He didn''t care about not embarrassing her. He had pped her in front of so


    many people on the Becketts'' side. He was essentially directing his anger at Sophia toward her.


    "You ungrateful twat! How dare you show yourself in front of me?"


    Javier''s eyes were red with anger. His hand was trembling as he pointed straight at her face. "You are


    also one of my daughters. Your younger sister is so pure and kind. You, on the other hand, are a


    complete disgrace to me!


    "You have always caused trouble since a young age. Now that you''re older, you can''t even tell right


    from wrong. You''ve simply allowed that witch to string you along!"


    The more Javier spoke, the more furious he got. He was so mad that his eyes were bulging. He worked


    hard for over 20 years. He felt like all his hard work had gone down the drain. If only he could get rid of


    the jinx before him.


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    "Betty! You are my eldest daughter. Your grandfather and I have loved and cared for you since you


    were young. I had high hopes for you. I''ve also paid more attention to you than your sister! However,


    you... What were you and your diabolical mother up to behind my back?"


    "Dad, I wasn''t aware. I wasn''t aware of anything." Betty cupped her swollen face in her hands. She


    tried to gain sympathy. Her eyes welled up with tears as she feigned innocence and sought pity.