CHAPTER HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN - THE SECOND TRIAL.

COURT TRANSCRIPT Case No. 001234 The State vs. Mateo Judge: Honorable Judge Thompson Prosecutor: Ms. Rachel Lee Defense Attorney: Mr. Mark wellington. Defendant: Mateo, MD of Wine Company The courtroom was packed as the second trial of Mateo began. The prosecution, led by Ms. Rachel Lee, called their first witness, a handwriting expert. " Your Honor, this expert will testify that the note found in the wine case was indeed written by the defendant, Mateo," Rachel argued her case. " I should make this a little lively for our little miss," Marl murmured to himself. Mateo gave him a look but before he could ask what he was up to, Mark spoke "Objection, Your Honor! We have evidence that the note was not written by my client." " Objection overruled. The witness may testify," the judge said. Rachel smirked over at Mark, and he sat back down, doing his best to keep his smile hidden. Mateo leaned toward him. " What the hell are you doing?" Mark smiled. " Making her too confi