Chapter 81 - Rose

“I want to start by calling out my client and plaintiff, Alphonse Vamcap.” Mr. Compton announced, as soon as the judge allowed him, causing Alphonse to walk with his chin held high to the small podium next to the judge “Mr. Vamcap, can you tell me if you ever suspected that your first wife might be cheating on you while you were married?”

“No, never.” Alphonse shook his head, without hesitation. “After all, Imogen made me feel terrible for having found a new love, even though we knew our marriage was arranged and we didn't feel anything for each other. However, now I can see that she seemed to be trying to cover up her mistakes, making me feel so guilty about mine.” He sighed, as if he was the biggest victim there.

Aaron growled beside Rose and she used both hands to stroke his arm, trying to send him a silent message that soon those lies would be exposed.

“And, by chance, had you ever suspected that, by chance, th