Chapter Seventy-one

She finishes her closing argument with a flourish, and the room falls silent. The jury is dismissed to deliberate, and Chloe and her team wait anxiously for their decision.

Chloe rises to her feet, feeling a rush of adrenaline course through her veins. She takes a deep breath and begins to speak, her voice clear and steady.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury," she begins, her eyes scanning their faces. "We've heard a lot of evidence in this case. But what it all boils down to is this: Emily committed this crime."

As she finishes speaking, Chloe takes her seat, feeling a sense of satisfaction wash over her. She's said everything that needs to be said, and now it's up to the jurors to make their decision.

Minutes tick by, and Chloe can feel her heart pounding in her chest. She exchanges nervous glances with Janet and Aiden, both of whom are also on edge.

Finally, the door to the jury room opens, and the jurors file back into the courtroom. Chloe holds her breath as they take their seats.