CHAPTER 227: THE COURT CASE

Victoria stood outside the courtroom, adrenaline rushing through her veins and making her heart pound heavily in her chest. She took a deep breath as she smoothed down her perfectly ironed dress before stepping inside. She immediately began to regret not going in together with Sarah when she walked into the room, and the murmur of hushed conversations increased. The lawyer Harry had insisted one of the best in the game greeted her with a reassuring smile as she shook his hand, then took her seat. She had been heavily opposed to the idea of him hiring a litigation team for her, but that did not negate the feeling of gratitude weighing beautifully in her heart. His thoughtfulness made her feel special, and she was determined to thank him formally after the court proceedings…even if she ended up losing the case. She flinched when the judge banged his gavel, signaling the start of the proceedings. And for some reason, she turned to the left and found herself being heavily scrutinized