Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 243

Chapter 243 Courtroom Rivals Clash

“Tess?”

Suddenly, a surprised female voice interrupted her thoughts.

That familiar voice made Tess frown and look over.

Nadine was standing not far away, staring at her with shock written all over her face.

Tess’s gaze swept the courtroom. In front of her was the sign for “Plaintiff’s Attorney,” while the opposite side was empty.

Tommy had already hurried over and plopped down in the seat.

Only then did Tess understand.

She didn’t know if it counted as enemies crossing paths.

She never expected that her first formal case after getting out of prison would run right into Nadine.

Nadine looked extremely uncomfortable.

Why was Tess here?

Compared to the surprise of Tess’s appearance, the pressure and tension in her heart were even greater.

Although she had indeed replaced Tess’s previous position at the Lock Group and in everyone’s minds, she knew her own abilities best.

Most of her “successful cases” relied on help from her mentor. Her own skills might be better than those of average lawyers, but they were far from reaching Tess’s top–level expertise in the field.

It wasn’t until the two were almost sitting face–to–face that Nadine realized she had picked up a hot potato.

“Ms. Nadine, I’m counting on you!”

Nadine’s client looked at her with excitement and expectation, then glanced provocatively at

Steven.

This was his inf in Autheris after all, and Steven hart hired two lawyers who seemed totally unknown.

He had spent a fortune to hire the renowned lawyer Nadinet

The plaintiff lifted his chin, learly already seeing the light of victory.

If he defeated Steven, not only would he acquire that immensely valuable project, but Steven’s research institute would also lose its biggest competitor.

The plaintiff smugly narrowed his eyes, obviously lost in pleasant daydreams.

Tess sat up straight, her eyes holding a knowing smile that put huge pressure on Nadine.

T–I’m Nadine Ember, counsel for the plaintiff, Zack–Zack Finch.”

Nadine stood up to go through the procedure.

Her slightly stuttering words made her mentor take notice, and he couldn’t help but look at Nadine a couple more times.

“What’s going on?”

As soon as she sat down, her mentor’s aged voice came in a low tone.

Nadine bit her lip hard. “I didn’t expect the other side to bring in Tess.”

“What’s there to fear?”

Her mentor scoffed lightly.

The disdainful tone made Nadine regain her confidence.

So Tess was just there for support.

Tess is an ex–con already abandoned by the industry. What is there to fear from her?

The judge took over, frowning while flipping through them.

She closed the file, and her gaze toward Tess deepened.

She set the file aside and announced they would continue with both sides‘ arguments.

Tommy and Nadine went at it tooth and nail, back and forth. It seemed like a tie, or even Nadine having the upper hand.

Nadine even had time to shoot a few provocative glances at Tess.

Just as Nadine confidently waited for the judge’s verdict, planning to hold the Nexus Research Institute and its director Steven fully accountable, the court rejected it on the grounds of insufficient evidence.

“The Court will render its verdict within one month.”

The judge had a serious expression and declared the court adjourned.

“Why?”

19istel was written all over Nadine’s face.

She slammed the table and stood up, her face twisted in anger.

Zack also widened his eyes. “We provided complete evidence. Why was it rejected?”

The judge glanced down coldly. “Wait for the verdict.

The uncompromising attitude and tone shut down their complaints.

Nadine reluctantly bit her lip but had to let it go.

Zack stood up in anger and dissatisfaction, and even his initial respectful attitude toward Nadine diminished significantly.

But he still remembered Nadine’s status. Even with fire in his chest, he could only turn away and vent on his accompanying subordinates.