Chapter 99: One Week Break
The video was crystal clear. It showed Russell storming right up to Tilda and Unn, then flipping over their food. You could see everything clearly. It was undeniable and irrefutable proof.
Rose suddenly felt like a clown. She stared at the two clips, speechless. Weren’t the videos supposed to be completely destroyed?
Rose had stayed up all night, preparing all kinds of documents and evidence, ready to throw everything she had at Andy. No wonder Andy hadn’t taken this case seriously. With evidence like that, Rose wouldn’t have either!
Rose glanced at Dominic, and for a moment, she saw a rare expression of panic on his face. He quickly made a hand gesture at her.
Rose snapped back to her senses. “Your Honor, I request to verify the authenticity of these two videos!”
Judging by Russell and Dominic’s attitudes, that video clearly caught them off guard. Rose was close with Dominic and also knew the strength of the Jenson Group. There was no way they’d make up such a sloppy lie to fool her.
The judge turned to Andy. “Of course.”
When the results came back, the videos were confirmed to be genuine. No edits, no Photoshop, no tampering at all. Russell’s face instantly turned pale.
“Your Honor, if these two videos aren’t enough, my client has plenty more evidence to present–” Andy was ready to pull out more proof.
Rose immediately interrupted, “Your Honor, I request that this case be re-examined on a later date! Please give us more time!”
“Ms. Romano, with the evidence right in front of us, I don’t think that’s necessary,” the judge said with a slight cough. The main reason was, Andy’s video evidence was too convincing.
But with Rose’s persistent arguments, and with Tilda’s side remaining silent, the judge decided to take a one-week break and hold a second trial. It was a very small case, but because of the status of the people involved, the nature of the case had completely changed. The judge didn’t dare to make a hasty decision, so he took a week to give himself and the Jensons a break.
After the court was dismissed, Andy and Tilda walked out looking completely at ease.
“Tilda!” Russell chased after them, his face dark. “How did you get those two videos?”
Russell trusted Howard’s abilities. Besides, Howard had someone delete the surveillance video right away. Even if one of the student’s videos had been missed, it wouldn’t have been a fatal problem. The most fatal thing was the surveillance video, which was filmed with shocking clarity from beginning to end! Russell never imagined in his wildest dreams that a video like that would end up in Tilda’s hands. In such a short amount of time, Tilda had been with Russell the whole time and hadn’t left the cafeteria. So how did she get that video?
“If you don’t want anyone to know, don’t do it. What’s wrong, Mr. Jenson? Did you think deleting the footage meant you had the win in the bag and everything would be flawless? You look like a ridiculous, pathetic clown right now.” Tilda looked at him with contempt. She stood tall and mercilessly trampled the man in front of her, her so-called biological father. Watching Russell’s expression change again and again was deeply satisfying.
“And … Mr. Jenson, do you think this is over? I’m only giving you a chance to breathe so I can torment you even more. The price you have to pay has just begun!”
“What do you mean?”
“With Andy’s skills and evidence this solid, do you really think your lawyer can drag this on until the next trial and buy you time to breathe?”
With that, she left with Andy.
Russell stood frozen, his mind racing with dread. His face was pale, and his brain was buzzing. He couldn’t hear the sounds around him. Cold sweat broke out all over his body, instantly drenching his clothes.
This feeling…. He couldn’t even remember the last time he’d felt it. And now, he was feeling it because of his own biological daughter.
“Dad!”
“Mr. Jenson!”
Rose and Dominic came to his side. Russell bit his tongue to collect himself. “Let’s go back…”
They were blindsided. All their preparations had been for nothing. If they couldn’t come up with a better plan … But… Tilda had already cut off every escape route he had. Was there still a better option?
“Let’s take the back exit. I already called the driver to pick us up there.” To be safe, Dominic decisively pulled Russell toward the courthouse’s back door.
But it was too late.