CHAPTER SEVENTY EIGHT - Secrets That Should Stay Hidden

A murmur ran through the courtroom. This was the first time the Blackwood connection had been mentioned in testimony. "Objection!" Pearson called out. "Your Honor, this is hearsay. We have no way to verify these alleged emails." Judge Hawthorne looked at Sarah. "Counselor?" Sarah approached the bench. "Your Honor, we have copies of the emails in evidence. They clearly show collusion between Dominic Montgomery and Marcus Blackwood to sabotage my clients' business." After a moment of consideration, Judge Hawthorne nodded. "I'll allow it. The jury will decide on the credibility of this evidence. Proceed, Mrs. Montgomery." Ella continued, detailing the contents of the emails and the plan she and Lucas had uncovered. As she spoke, she could see the jury's expressions changing, moving from skepticism to shock and then to anger. When Sarah finished her questioning, Pearson stood for cross-examination. His earlier confidence seemed shaken. "Mrs. Montgomery," he began, his tone unnecessa