The video provided by Amelia showed that when Jonathan got up and left the private room with his hands on his stomach, the four people, including Mr. Quade, immediately revealed their true nature and began to harass Amelia and Audrey. They even tied Amelia's feet with their belts.
From Amelia's expressions and body movements, it was obvious that she was reluctant. But, Mr. Quade and others had no intention of stopping.
When Mr. Quade saw it, the fat on both sides of his cheeks trembled.
His eyes glanced around, and as expected, he saw that the people around him were starting to waver.
He gritted his teeth and thought, since this was the case, he had no choice but to drag Patrick into this!
By then, the video had played that Patrick rushed into the room and banked Mr. Quade's head with a bottle of wine.
When everyone saw this, they all looked shocked. They had thought that it was Amelia who called Jonathan to did it. But, they never thought that it would be someone else, and it was the richest man in Northville, who had just divorced Amelia not
long ago.
Unlike the edited video of Mr. Quade's, the video of Amelia was more complete, and the plot was more coherent. It would not make people feel as if something was missing.
The dispute regarding Amelia had weakened significantly. At this moment, the judge asked, "Plaintiff, do you have any objection to the video by the defendant?"
Mr. Quade's lawyer quickly said, "Your honor, my client does have an objection."
The judge nodded and motioned him to go on.
Mr. Quade's lawyer continued, "Everyone has seen the video. In the beginning, Amelia and her assistant have been persuading my client to drink. Obviously, they were drunk later and were not sober. According to my client's later memories, Amelia and her assistant flirted with them a lot during the persuasion, so the following accidents happened."
At that moment, Mr. Quade looked at his lawyer and said excitedly, "Yes! That's what happened! She seduced me first!"
Anyway, there were only pictures and no sound in the video, so he could create the story as he liked.
Amelia's lawyer promptly said, "Mr. Quade, I have a question that I want to ask you to answer. Since my client deliberately seduced you, why did she resist so much later?
You said that she discussed the business with you, and it was a badger game. Then if she wanted to achieve her goal, a one-night stand would be the best choice.
But, everyone had seen in the video that my client pushed you away from her more than once. Later, her legs were tied and were pressed on the table. Obviously, she wanted to escape but was stopped by the four men.
Don't you think it's immoral for Mr. Quade to blame someone innocent?"
Mr. Quade said in a rough voice with an ugly face, "I've told you! This was her usual means. Everyone who has discussed business with her knows that she's good at playing cat and mouse!
To tell you the truth, she likes this. First, she will lure you into the trap, then pretend she did not want to and make herself to be a victim! In fact, I am the victim who was deceived and made a fool of!"
Amelia's lawyer then asked sharply, "It seems to be not credible for you to say such words as a perpetrator. Also, since Mr. Quade insisted that you're the victim of the fraud, how do you explain that you presented an edited video to confuse the public? Finally, the three witnesses just now had committed perjury for Mr. Quade, haven't they?"
Mr. Quade was choked with anger. He subconsciously looked at his lawyer and hinted at him to defend himself.
shocked when he heard the stories.
He lifted the gavel and knocked on it. He said stately, "Adjourned," and left his seat in a hurry.
The people under the court showed a puzzled look.
"The debate is in full swing. Why did the judge leave?"
"Yeah! I also want to know the result of this lawsuit!"
"But, who would have thought that Patrick would hit someone for his ex-wife. That's too nostalgic!"
"What the h*ll! You really couldn't judge a book by its cover. Perhaps Patrick and Amelia really worked together to fool Mr. Quade, as the lawyer said!
How could they happen to be in the same hotel when they're divorced? And why did Patrick break in and save her just when Mr. Quade was about to succeed?"
While everyone had different opinions, Amelia heard Mr. Quade sneered at her. "Amelia, I didn't expect you to have an ace in the hole!"
Amelia looked at him and said faintly, "The more you know."
Mr. Quade said insidiously, "But, don't be smug too early. Even if you really bring Patrick here, I'll make it hard for you to explain!"

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