Double evil in the business district

The light from the crystal chandelier fell coldly on the mahogany table in the Xiao family court, reflecting Xiao Yue's pale face.

She clutched the actual copy of the will tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white.

That thin piece of paper now felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

"This is simply ridiculous!" Xiao Yue stood up suddenly, his clear voice echoing in the solemn courtroom. "I have never thought of taking the family inheritance for myself! This so-called 'copy of the will' is clearly a forgery!"

Uncle Xiao's fat body almost burst the chair. He glanced at Xiao Yue with a forced smile and said slowly: "Niece Yue, don't say anything careless. I saw your father sign this copy with my own eyes, and there is a notary office seal on it." As he spoke, he raised the crudely made copy in his hand, and a hint of pride flashed in his eyes.

Aunt Xiao, who was sitting next to her, tapped the table lightly with her fingers painted with bright red nail polish. The sharp sound was like a death warrant that struck Xiao Yue's nerves.

"Xiao Yue, uncle is doing this for your own good. You're a girl, how can you manage such a huge family business? It's better to let us elders take care of it, so you don't have to worry about it." She smiled with pretended kindness, but her tone was full of calculation.

Lawyer Lin pushed the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose and added slowly: "Ms. Xiao, according to this copy of the will, your father left most of the inheritance to Mr. Xiao and Ms. Xiao. The one in your hand, I'm afraid..." He paused meaningfully and did not continue, but the hint was obvious enough.

At this time, a middle-aged man in plain clothes was brought to the witness stand.

He was witness Zhou, his eyes flickered and he didn't dare to look directly at Xiao Yue.

At Uncle Xiao's instruction, he stammered and repeated the lie he had made up earlier, claiming that he had seen Xiao Yue tampering with the will with his own eyes.

Xiao Yue felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

She looked around. Everyone in the courtroom was focused on her. Some were suspicious, some were mocking, some were gloating...

She felt more isolated and helpless than ever before.

Butler Li stood in the gallery, looking at Xiao Yue anxiously, his lips moving but not daring to make any sound.

He knew the truth, but he was just a steward, his words carried no weight, and his words could not change the current situation at all.

"Ms. Xiao, do you have anything else to say?" Lawyer Lin's voice carried a barely perceptible hint of pride.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.

She knew that she couldn't panic at this moment and had to find a breakthrough.

Her eyes swept over Uncle Xiao and Aunt Xiao, finally landing on Witness Zhou. She said word by word, "Everything you said is a lie!" Witness Zhou's body trembled noticeably...

Xiao Yue was not intimidated by their momentum. She took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm.

He knew that he couldn't panic at this moment and had to find a breakthrough.

But she didn't rush to refute. Instead, she turned to look at the judge and said in a firm but pleading tone: "Your Honor, I ask the court to give me some time so that I can investigate the truth of this matter. I believe that justice is in the hearts of the people."

This sudden request left Uncle Xiao and Aunt Xiao stunned.

They originally thought that Xiao Yue would defend herself hysterically, or produce some so-called "evidence" to refute it, but they did not expect her to so calmly ask for time for the investigation.

A hint of suspicion flashed in Uncle Xiao's eyes. Could it be that this girl had some other tricks up her sleeve?

Aunt Xiao snorted disdainfully, thinking it was just a last-ditch struggle.

The judge pondered for a moment and finally agreed to Xiao Yue's request.

During the recess, Aunt Xiao found Witness Zhou, stuffed a thick envelope into his hand, and warned him with a sinister look: "Remember what you should say. If you dare to make any mistakes, you won't be able to bear the consequences!" Witness Zhou took the envelope tremblingly, cold sweat oozing from his forehead. He knew that he had no way out.

When the court opened again, witness Zhou described Xiao Yue as a greedy, shameless and unscrupulous woman according to his pre-prepared false testimony. He claimed that he saw Xiao Yue tampering with the will and hiding the original.

Every word he said was like a sharp knife, stabbing Xiao Yue's heart.

The atmosphere in the courtroom became more solemn. People in the gallery began to whisper, and their eyes were full of suspicion and contempt towards Xiao Yue.

Xiao Yue felt a huge pressure, as if a mountain was pressing down on her, making it hard for her to breathe.

She clutched the actual copy of the will in her hand so tightly that her fingertips almost pierced the paper.

She looked around, and everyone's eyes were directed at her like sharp swords, making her feel more isolated and helpless than ever before.

At this moment, a warm big hand gently covered her hand...

The warm big hand came from Shen Ting.

He had been sitting in the gallery since the court opened, watching everything in silence.

At this moment, he held Xiao Yue's hand tightly, silently transmitting strength.

Xiao Yue turned to look at him. There was no trace of doubt in Shen Ting's deep eyes, only unwavering support.

This gradually calmed her originally panicked heart.

At this moment, Butler Li, who had been silent in the audience, suddenly stood up, and said in an old voice with a trembling voice: "Your Honor, I have something to say!" Everyone's eyes turned to the loyal old butler.

Butler Li took a deep breath and said slowly: "I know some of the master's secrets during his lifetime, perhaps related to the distribution of inheritance..." As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the courtroom.

Uncle Xiao and Aunt Xiao's faces turned pale in an instant. They didn't expect that this inconspicuous old housekeeper would stand up at this time.

Aunt Xiao stood up suddenly and screamed, "What nonsense are you talking about! How can a servant know family secrets!" Butler Li was not intimidated by her momentum. He looked at the judge calmly with a firm eyes: "The master once told me that he had made another will..." Before he finished speaking, Uncle Xiao interrupted him rudely: "Nonsense! What evidence do you have?" Butler Li did not answer directly, but looked at Xiao Yue meaningfully, and said slowly: "I know where this will is hidden..." His words were like a bomb, exploding in the court.

A glimmer of hope ignited in Xiao Yue's heart. She knew that things might still turn around.

But she also understood that things were far from that simple.

Uncle Xiao and Aunt Xiao will not give up easily. She must find the real will and evidence as soon as possible, otherwise she will still be at a disadvantage at the next court hearing.

As night fell, Shen Ting held Xiao Yue in his arms and whispered in her ear: "Don't worry, I will accompany you to find the truth." Xiao Yue nodded, looking firmly at the deep night outside the window.

She knew that the battle had just begun...

"Butler Li said he knew the whereabouts of the will," Xiao Yue murmured to herself, a complicated look flashing in her eyes, "But..." She suddenly stopped and her eyes fell on an antique wooden box on the desk.