As the start of the trial both of the opposing lawyers gave their opening statements .
Carah address the members of the jury .
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we are hereby gathered to witness the unfolding of the trial of people of the republic versus Joshua Chen for the case of ****, attempted murder . alleged manhandled, harassment both sexual and physical and oral defamation against Miss Zyrine Tan . I and my team are ready to support every accusations by the accuser, Miss Zyrine to the accused Joshua Chen . We hope that whatever will be your conviction will be, is in the pursuit of truth and uphold justice for all .
The next was the defendant's opening statement . Carah observed the proceedings and her teammates as well as taking notes .
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The first witness was called and was cross examined by both parties then followed by another then another until the judge announced for a recession of the trial . Later the date of the next hearing, the hearing is adjourned .
As the people get out of the court room . The party of the accused met with the team if Carah in the lobby of the court . They were swarmed by the number of reporters waiting .
Some asked pertinent questions but one particular reporter asked a very malicious question to which Zyrine was disgusted . She suspected as one paid by Josh's father .
"Miss Zyrine Why are you accusing your boyfriend of ****?, isn't it just to asked for compensation for the pleasure you experienced . And to think that both of you enjoyed it . "
it was met by numerous reactions .
"That's enough ! my client is not obliged to answer your impertinent queries . " Carah barred the reporters as her team ushered Zyrine to the waiting car .
"Aren't you just shielding your client Miss Ho, not to spill the truth I gather that prior to the alleged **** they were romantically involve . how much were you offered to defamed The Chen . " the reporter retorted .
"Romantically involve or not, once there were no no consent of either party on the act, it is considered **** . I wonder how you gather your reports to be unbiased . As for me, you will know my worth if I'll sue you with oral defamation . I tell you, I have a good case considering the number if people who heard you, as well as recorded this scene . " she gave him a scornful look and walked away, the reporter paled into silence .
She was surprised when she reached her car someone was waiting for her .
"What are you doing here Andre?"
"I was waiting for you, someone called me to remind you of your promised . " he smiled .
"I am on my way . just have to grabbed a lunch before going . "
"In that case, let me take you to lunch, there's still plenty of time . " he said . "he check his wristwatch .
"This time it's on me . " Carah added
"No problem . " he said grinning . it's very easy to like Andre he's the kind of person that is easy to get along with, witty with no airs . Not only is he sensitive to others he also well adjusted to whoever he is with . But most of all he can make anyone laugh with his funny anecdotes .
This scene did not escape the prying eyes of Zander's hired men .
Chapter end
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