Chapter 75

“No further questions.” Mr. Francis smiled as he sat down. Elaine looked flustered as the judge excused her.

“Your next witness?” The Judge Anthony asked Mr. Francis.

“I’d like to call Hailey Mertens to the stand.” He looked over at me and smiled. I was caught somewhat off guard. I knew at some point that I would have to tell me story but I assumed I’d get to do it when Lilith called me.

“Your honor, that is not appropriate to call my client to the stand and actually illegal. We have to put her on the stand first before Mr. Francis can question her.”

“Fine, then put her on the stand.” Mr. Francis smirked.

“Now you are just making a joke of this court.” Lilith frowned at him.

“I agree. Mr. Francis call you next witness or rest your case.”

“Okay. I will like to call Mr. Robert Mitford.” Mr. Francis called out. Who the fuck was Robert Mitford? Lilith sat down as an older gentleman walked forward. He didn’t even look familiar to me.

The guard walked forward. “Repeat after me.