Chapter 683 The Court Proceedings


    After dinner, Niel quizzed Jonathan on some basic knowledge. As expected, Jonathan answered all of them correctly.


    Niel loved Jonathan as much as George did, even asking him to stay and y chess with him.


    Since Jonathan had school the next day, they could only postpone their chess game for another time.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    When it was time to leave, Elena escorted them to the door, reluctant to see them go..


    “Come and visit me again in a few days,” she said.


    “All right.” The boys spoke in unison.


    The car roared to life and left the Rainsworth Manor.


    On their way home, Elliot, worn out, rested his head on Jonathan’s shoulder and fell asleep.


    Cecilia watched the loving interaction between the two brothers tenderly.


    Tomorrow, the court case for the inheritance dispute was set to begin.


    Once back home, Cecilia reviewed some documents that Norman had sent him just to be safe.


    Pa and the Evans family had always assumed that Ceciliacked substantial evidence to prove their misappropriation of her assets, and thus they paid little attention to thewsuit. However, unbeknownst to them, Nathaniel had made backup copies of all the Smith family’s documents, including the one showing Magnus‘ transfer of assets.


    The next day, after the two children to kindergarten, Nathaniel dropped Cecilia off at the entrance of the courthouse and waited for her in the car.


    “Let me know if anything happens,” he said seriously.


    Cecilia nodded. “All right.”


    After she left, Nathaniel turned to Mason and asked, “How has Evans Group been doingtely?”


    “It won’t hold out much longer. Our only concern is the Jamieson family and Mr. Nichs intervening,” replied Mason


    Ralph had no experience in managing apany. Over the years, he had been living off the Smith family’s wealth.


    Nathaniel, thinking of Queenie and Nichs, panched the bridge of his nose. “Keep a close eye


    Queenie, don’t let her pull any tricks”


    He paused and added, “As for Nichs He’s been quite close with the Murdock family recently. Remind him when necessary”


    The Murdocks were trouble. They might not be capable, but they were incredibly cunning. Sometimes, these deceitful underdogs could be even more dangerous than powerful adversaries. Nichs was treading on thin ice by dealing with them.


    In the courtroom, only Pa showed up; even Magnus was absent. None of the Evans family attended, as they didn’t believe Cecilia had any chance of winning.


    Pa’s face was pale, herplexion no better than when she was in the hospital. Seeing Cecilia, she cursed, “You really have the nerve to show up. Aren’t you afraid of karma? Fighting your own mother over your father’s inheritance?”


    Cecilia didn’t pay her any attention.


    Norman had warned Cecilia that Pa would likely try to provoke her during the court proceedings. If Cecilia retaliated, it could impact the oue. Pa, venting her frustrations, eventually fell silent when Cecilia ignored her. The main reason she came was to find out about the details of the will.


    Soon, the hearing began, and thete Regas new will was revealed.


    Pa scrutinized it carefully, ensuring there was no information that could be detrimental to her. She then let out a heavy sigh of relief.


    “How dare this brat deceive me?” she murmured.


    Cecilia, observing her rxed expression, clenched her fists.


    Norman then presented the evidence, which clearly demonstrated that the assets, including Smith Corporation and several fixed properties, were Regas‘ premarital wealth and not marital assets. The evidence also revealed proof of Pa and Magnus‘ covert transfer of these assets.


    Pa couldn’t believe it. “Where did you get all this evidence from?”


    Cecilia paid her no heed, and swiftly, Pa was silenced.


    The court proceedings concluded with a decision mandating Pa and Magnus to return all assets within one month. Given that Smith Corporation no longer existed, a portion of the assets had to be temporarily appraised to determine their value. The total amount, reflecting the appraised value, would bepensated to Cecilia in full.


    As Pa walked out of the courthouse, the carefree demeanor she had when she first arrived was gone. She appeared utterly drained and devastated, her earlierposurepletely shattered.