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Chapter 31
* So I have decided, I am going to follow both my heart and my brain. Though it might be a tough thing to do I am ready for it. ------ Queenebunoluwa15 *
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The hearing commenced just a few days later.
The two parties had made all the Preparations necessary for them to win the case.
As always, Gideon's lawyer told him to deny all the accusations made against him as it would be easier for them to win the case if he did.
Indeed they were shocked to the core when they got to know the other party.
They had initially underestimated them, but now?
Still, they were very determined to win the case by all means possible.
While Gideon's lawyer happens to be one of the best in the country. The other party's lawyer was one of the best
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