Chapter 96 Ready to Die
"Bang!"
"Order in the court!"
Alexander said with grievance, "Your Honor, I really don't know this scar-faced man! He must be a fraud hired by Magnus! They are colluding!"
The scar-faced man took out a bank remittance receipt, "This is three years ago when you had me assassinate Magnus, as payment. Although the remittance is not from Alexander himself, it is from a company registered under Alexander's name. He paid me in the form of a salary. As a middle school dropout and a small-time thug with a criminal record, how could I make two hundred thousand dollars a month working for a company?"
The scar-faced man handed over the bank receipt.
Alexander had a notorious reputation and was involved in multiple cases. Coupled with his special status and refusal to plead guilty, the court couldn't deliver a verdict at the moment.
"Bang!"
"First trial adjourned!"
"We will verify all the submitted evidence as soon as possible!"
"Wait for the court's notification for the second trial!"
Soon, the staff escorted Alexander away.
Passing by Juniper, Alexander glared at her ferociously, "Juniper, don't forget, your last name is Beaumonts! It's the Beaumonts who raised you! You ungrateful girl! How dare you betray even your biological father! You should go to hell! No rebirths for you!"
This curse was particularly malicious.
However, she didn't care.
Six years ago, when she helped him forge documents, she was already in hell.
Now, standing in court to testify against him, all she could hope for was liberation.
As for rebirth, if there was a next life, she didn't want to be reincarnated as a human. She wanted to become a grain of sand, drifting freely with the wind.
The first trial finally ended.
Juniper came out of the court and was suddenly surrounded by a group of reporters.
"Juniper, as the governor's daughter, you helped your father forge documents six years ago, and now you stand up to testify against him. Is there a reason for this change in mindset?"
"We heard that Magnus from SY was your first love. Six years ago, you personally sent him to prison, and now, six years later, you testify for him. Are you choosing to betray your biological father and side with your first love?"
"Juniper, are you planning to reconcile with Mr. Blackwood?"
"Can you tell us the result of your father's trial?"
"For the sake of your first love, you betray your own family. How do you feel now?"
The reporters bombarded Juniper with questions.
They were like a ferocious flood, rushing towards her.
Juniper was pushed back until she hit a broad chest.
The man's large hand reached out and steadied her by gripping her waist.
The reporters, as if driven mad, became even more excited.
"Mr. Blackwood has also come out! Mr. Blackwood! Can you talk about how it feels to clear your name after six years?"
"Is it true that you and Juniper were really each other's first love?"
"If she betrayed you, would you forgive her?"
"Mr. Blackwood, now that Juniper has testified for you, do you still hate her?"
Magnus raised his hand, blocking the barrage of questions.
He held her in his arms and said, in a deep voice, "You go ahead, I'll take care of this mess."
Juniper had yet to react when Joseph already grabbed her arm.
"Juniper, come with me."
Magnus gave her a push.
Pushed her away from the barrage of questions.
Juniper looked back and glanced at Magnus, who was surrounded by the reporters.
Joseph led Juniper to the car and said, "Juniper, get in the car quickly."
"What about him?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Robert will come to pick up Magnus."
Magnus watched as Juniper got into the black Maybach and gradually disappeared from his sight.
The man averted his gaze and faced the cameras, his eyes momentarily sharp.
"Mr. Blackwood! Please answer this! Do you still hate Juniper now?"
After a moment of silence.
He said, "I hated her for six years, I think it's time to let go."
There was a profound sadness in his eyes.
Like a lonely and desolate deep sea.
After leaving the X City courthouse.
Juniper sat in the backseat and said, "Paul, just drop me off at the bus station. I'll take the bus home myself."
"Don't make it difficult for me. Magnus instructed me to make sure I safely take you home. The first trial has just ended, and this matter has caused quite a stir both in X City and the Imperial Capital. Juniper, it's better for you to stay home less these days, so you won't be caught by reporters again."
Juniper nodded. "Okay, thank you for the reminder."
Joseph glanced at Juniper through the rearview mirror and hesitantly said, "Juniper, there are some things I don't know if I should say or not, but I feel like both you and Magnus are caught up in this situation without fully understanding it. As someone who is outside of this situation and has experienced similar things, holding on to too much resentment hurts both yourself and others. It might be worth trying to let go. Even if you can't reconcile now, time is always the best healer."
"Paul, thank you for enlightening me. However, some things happened that can never be forgotten," she said. She was already on her deathbed. Even if she wanted reconciliation, even if time was the best remedy, she didn't have time left.
She felt a dull pain in her chest and covered it, her face turning pale. "Juniper, are you feeling unwell?" Paul asked. Juniper lied, "Hmm, it must be motion sickness." "I'll open the window for you to get some air. If you still feel uncomfortable, I'll stop the car and let you rest," Paul said. "Okay, I'm fine."
When Juniper arrived home, Ophelia called to inquire about the trial. "Finally, Alexander, that old villain, will get what he deserves!" Ophelia exclaimed.
Juniper remained silent on the other end of the phone. Ophelia suddenly realized her mistake.
No matter how wicked Alexander was, he was Juniper's biological father. Which daughter would be happy to destroy her own father? It must be difficult for her.
Ophelia bit her lip and said, "Juniper, if you're feeling down, I can take you out to relax!" "It's alright, I'm not too sad," Juniper replied.
Her emotions were complicated. More than sadness, it was a feeling of despair. "Juniper, let me drive you to sea. You've always wanted to go there, right? Since the first trial is over and we don't know when the second trial will be, you can relax and keep a positive mood during this time," Ophelia suggested.
Yes, the first trial was over. Alexander's crimes would most likely be determined in the second trial. She had also almost completed what she needed to do. It was time for all of this to end.
"Sure, tomorrow then. I haven't seen the sea yet," Juniper said. "Okay, you get a good night's sleep. It's about a three-hour drive to sea, so we can sleep in. I'll pick you up in the afternoon, and then we'll stay at a hotel near the seaside, watching the sea and the sunrise the next day. How does that sound?" Ophelia asked.
"I'll go with your plan," Juniper agreed. After hanging up the phone, Juniper unscrewed the small bottle in her hand and poured all the pills into the trash can. She didn't need them anymore.
She looked up at the portrait of Lyra on the altar and murmured, "Mom, I've finished what I needed to do. Don't worry, I'll be with you soon."
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