PART 3: THE FALL OF DEREK ASHFORD
As the audio finished playing, whispers erupted among the spectators, and even the bailiffs exchanged astonished glances.
Derek’s smooth facade completely shattered, replaced by a desperate rage as he gripped the edge of his table.
“She’s lying! That recording is edited!” Derek shouted out of turn, his voice cracking with sudden panic.
The judge slammed her gavel down hard, her expression turning as cold as ice as she looked down at him.
“Mr. Ashford, you will remain silent or be held in contempt,” she warned, her tone sharp and unyielding.
Arthur then presented the second set of documents: financial records showing that Derek had secretly drained hundreds of thousands from my trust to cover his own failing investments.
He hadn’t just abandoned his pregnant wife in the storm; he had committed systemic corporate fraud and grand larceny to save his own reputation.
(The final sentence is about to be pronounced! Click “Next Page” to see how the story ends…)
