Lord Preston's Secret Tutor (47 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 78

Taking a deep breath in front of the waiting room door, Jacqueline pulled the handle firmly. A one-hour recess had been declared until the verdict was announced.

Benjamin had returned home with Roman, while Windsor was waiting in the waiting room with Evan for the trial to resume.

Creeeak.

The aged door, which had stood alongside the courthouse for generations, let out a sharp squeal—clearly long overdue for oiling.

Hearing the sound, Windsor and Evan inside the room turned their heads simultaneously. Receiving both of their stares, Jacqueline stood awkwardly for a moment with an embarrassed smile.

“Oh, Miss Somerset.”

Evan rose from his seat with a pleased expression, walked toward her with a kind smile, and held the half-open door for her.

“Please come in.”

Jacqueline gave a slight nod of thanks and stepped into the waiting room. Every step she took drew intense gazes.

She deliberately avoided looking at Windsor and instead offered Evan a courteous greeting.

“You’ve worked hard, Mr. Knox. No one else could have argued the case as brilliantly as you did.”

“Thank you, Miss Somerset. Please sit over here.”

Jacqueline sat on the sofa, placing her hands neatly on her thighs. She turned her head gracefully to look at Evan.

“What outcome do you expect?”

“Hmm…”

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