A Woman Worth Billions Dated the Wrong Brother novel Chapter 139

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e courtroom had gone quiet again.

Not tense.

Not chaotic.

Certain.

The judge adjusted his glasses, looking down at me.

“Ms. Asher.”

His voice carried authority-

But also something else.

Finality.

“Are you planning to file a countersuit?”

I didn’t hesitate.

“Yes, Your Honor.”

A murmur rippled through the room.

Low.

Anticipating.

The judge nodded once.

“As expected.”

A brief pause.

“Normally, a case of this nature would require additional time for deliberation.”

He turned toward the jury.

“But given the clarity of the testimony-”

Another pause.

Measured.

“-I will ask the jury directly.”

My heartbeat slowed.

Not faster.

Slower.

“Members of the jury.”

The room held its breath.

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“Have you reached a verdict?”

Amoment

Just one.

Then-

“Yes, Your Honor.”

Every eye turned toward them.

Every breath-

Held.

“On the charge of defamation-”

The judge continued.

“How do you find the defendant?”

The foreperson didn’t hesitate.

“Not guilty.”

The courtroom erupted.

Not in chaos-

But in sound.

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Relief.

Shock.

Vindication.

I closed my eyes.

Just for a second.

Not because I doubted.

But because-

It was over.

When I opened them–

Victoria looked frozen.

Completely still.

Amelie-

Looked like everything had just collapsed around her.

And me?

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I felt…

Light.

The judge raised his hand, restoring order.

“Given the verdict-”

His gaze shifted back to me.

“The court acknowledges Ms. Asher’s right to pursue legal action for damages.”

A pause.

“This court is adjourned.”

I didn’t move.

Not when the gavel struck.

Not when the courtroom began to stir.

Not when people started standing.

The judge looked at me.

“Ms. Asher.”

His tone was lighter now.

Less formal.

“You are free to leave.”

I smiled.

Small.

Calm.

And shook my head.

“I believe, Your Honor…”

A pause.

“…I’m your next case as well.”

That-

That got his attention.

Immediately.

The room quieted again.

Curious.

Watching.

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I stepped forward.

Pacing the documents on his desk.

Carefully.

Deliberately.

He picked them up.

Brows furrowing slightly as he read.

Then-

He stilled.

“Oscar White.”

The name alone shifted the atmosphere.

Again.

The judge leaned back slightly.

Exhaling through his nose.

Then his gaze moved-

Directly to Victoria.

Sharp.

Unimpressed.

“Counsel.”

His voice cut through the room.

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