#Chapter 205: His Word Against Mine

The morning of the judgment hearing had arrived, and my heart felt like a trapped bird, beating furiously against its cage. I had spent countless nights preparing, researching, and worrying about this day. It was the culmination of everything I had worked for, the moment that would determine not just my fate, but the fate of so many others. I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my black blazer and smoothing down my carefully chosen navy blue dress. The courtroom was a battlefield, and I needed to be armored and ready for the fight. Taking a deep breath, I whispered words of encouragement to myself before turning away and heading out the door. As I approached the courthouse, I couldn't help but be struck by the scene that awaited me. A crowd had gathered, and the sight was both awe-inspiring and overwhelming. The judgment hearing had garnered an astonishing amount of public attention, and the courthouse square was bustling with people from all walks of life. The crowd was divided