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The always arrogant Nathan couldn’t understand why the internationally renowned Mr. Wade would deign to help an unknown Isabella.
Nathan’s puzzled gaze swept towards Isabella, only to see her standing calmly next to Mr. Wade. The distance between her and him indicated that she was not familiar with him.
Victoria stumbled over and said, “Nathan, Isabella has hired Mr. Wade to defend her. Doesn’t that mean we have no chance of winning?”
Nathan looked around and saw a swarm of media reporters entering, all eagerly waiting for the trial to begin. He felt anxious and uneasy in his heart. If he lost, his lifelong reputation would be completely destroyed.
Nathan whispered, “Our legal team is not to be trifled with, don’t lose your composure.”
After the court session began, the bustling and lively scene suddenly fell silent.
Under the orderly guidance of the judge, both sides provided evidence and presented their arguments in a systematic
manner.
The other party stated, “Isabella, out of jealousy, deliberately distorted the facts and damaged Nathan and Victoria’s reputation. Isabella must apologize to my clients on a public
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platform and compensate them for their losses.”
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Mr. Wade then utilized his extraordinary memory to accurately present the information collected by Isabella, including the time, location, and individuals involved in a clear chronological order, effectively refuting the opponent’s feeble accusations.
“I opposed the accusations made by the other party. There are three reasons for my opposition: firstly, Victoria and Nathan used to be childhood sweethearts; secondly, Victoria frequently visited and stayed overnight at the Hill family’s residence; thirdly, Isabella lost her kidney shortly after marrying Nathan. Furthermore, Nathan has never fulfilled his duties as a husband. Therefore, we allege that Mr. Nathan is involved in marriage fraud.”
The opposing lawyer argued cunningly, “Mr. Wade may not understand our Chinese culture: Ms. Victoria is Ms. Isabella’s older sister. Ms. Victoria has poor health, and Nathan, as her brother–in–law, occasionally takes care of her. This is compassion. When the older sister visits the Hill family to see her younger sister, she occasionally stays overnight at the Hill family. This is a matter of human relationships. Infidelity is nothing more than Isabella’s imagination.”
Wade said, “If Victoria and Isabella were normal, well–raised sisters, it would make sense for one to make such an assumption about the other. However, our subjects grew up in different households and have a broken relationship as sisters. So, what is the motive behind the older sister’s frequent visits to her younger sister?”
Wade projected various photos of Isabella and Victoria’s conflicts. “My client has had a strained relationship with Victoria
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for three years now, and Victoria has been frequently entering the Hill family. Is she here for Isabella or for Nathan? I believe the judge will make the judgment”
In just a few minutes of fierce debate, Wade silenced the opponent. Eventually, under Wade’s ironclad arguments and countless pieces of evidence, the opponent was forced to reluctantly adjourn the court.
Even though Prince Nathan, who is usually calm and composed, lost his temper for the first time in front of the media reporters. He angrily reproached his lawyer representative, saying, “Is it necessary to continue with this lawsuit?”
His team of lawyers looked at each other and finally advised him, “Mr. Nanthan, although we have lost the moral high ground, if Isabella wants to take away your huge assets, we are confident that we can make her come with enthusiasm and leave with disappointment.”
Nathan, without the arrogance he had when he came, nodded with a gloomy face.
In the second court hearing, the opposing lawyer forcefully stated, “My client and Isabella had signed a prenuptial
agreement, so even in the event of a divorce, Ms. Isabella would only be left with nothing.”
Wade’s cold face revealed ‘a triumphant smile. “Judge, as you can see, Nathan has always been cautious of Isabella taking away his assets before and after marriage, which also serves as evidence of Nathan’s suspected marriage fraud.”
The judge nodded slightly.
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Nathan was clearly flustered. His lawyer quickly intervened, saying, “Most affluent families have prenuptial agreements to protect their assets in marriages. Does that mean they are all suspected of marriage fraud?”
Wade asked in disbelief, “Other elite families, would they really take away their wives‘ organs?”
The opposing lawyer was speechless.
Wade switched from defense to offense. “Your Honor, our client requests Victoria to return all the properties gifted to her by Nathan during the duration of his marriage to Isabella.”
Wade listed out the properties he had given to Victoria during Nathan’s marriage. “The Shallow Bay Villa, Riverside Heights Realty, a million–dollar pink diamond necklace, and a limited edition handbag…”
Victoria’s face turned pale as paper, and she bit her lip.
Nathan’s face turned pale.
Wade’s proposal, to Isabella’s disadvantage, greatly disgusted them.
Whispers could be heard among those present. “He claims he didn’t cheat or have an affair. Who would believe that?”
“These lovebirds are so disgusting. Isabella must have had the worst luck to come across them in eight lifetimes.”
“This man appeared to be well–dressed and refined, but in reality, he was worse than a beast.”
Nathan was infuriated by the unbearable insults that
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surrounded him, his face turning red and burning.
I have never been humiliated and trampled upon like this before. in my entire life.
The judge knocked on the table a few times before order was restored in the courtroom.
“Is there anything else both parties need to add?”
Wade raised his hand and said, “Yes.”
“Please speak.”
Wade gave a meaningful smile and said, “We accuse Nathan not only of fraud but also of the suspicion of bigamy.” Then Wade handed over the diagnosis of Victoria’s pregnancy.
Victoria exclaimed excitedly, “I will sue the hospital for leaking patient privacy.”
The judge said, “Victoria, please control your emotions. We are currently hearing the divorce case of Isabella Nathan, and your issues with the hospital should be filed separately.”
Nathan’s face turned pale.
The hospital, at the expense of its own reputation, leaked the patient’s privacy to help Isabella win the lawsuit. This fact made Nathan feel fearful of Isabella for the first time.
He even had the illusion that Isabella was not a beggar from the slums, but the daughter of a nobleman from the capital.
The opposing legal team was also professional. “Mr. Wade, you were unable to provide evidence that the child in Victoria’s
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womb has a direct blood relationship with Nathan, rendering your accusation invalid.”
Wade glanced at Isabella and the two of them smiled at each other.
They also knew that Victoria Nathan would not foolishly
cooperate with them and hand over the evidence of their parent- child relationship.
So from the beginning, Isabella’s intention was not to beat Nathan for the crime of bigamy. She was just planting the seed of doubt in the public’s mind. Ten months later, when Victoria’s child was born, would she still dare to acknowledge Nathan?
He was convicted, which confirmed his crime of bigamy.
After several rounds of heated debate, the judge finally announced, “The couple’s relationship has broken down, and they agree to divorce. Due to the prenuptial agreement protecting the husband’s assets, there is no need to pay Isabella any fees.”
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