Chapter 22 THE MIRACULOUS EXHIBIT!

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LEONARD'S POV:

I couldn’t have been more pleased with how things were unfolding. It was clear from the moment we stepped into the courtroom that Judge Kingston was intent on seeing things my way, just as planned. I watched Liora’s face from across the room—her uncertainty was palpable, and it thrilled me. She, her lawyer, and that new boyfriend of hers were fools. Bringing this case to a court where I had the upper hand? Ridiculous.

"Excuse me, I need to use the restroom," I said to my attorney, rising from my seat. In truth, I had no such need. I just wanted to make a call, away from prying ears.

As I made my way to the back of the courtroom, I fished out my phone and dialed Catherine's phone number.

"Hello, my darling Catherine," I said, a smirk tugging at my lips as I thought of the crucial connection she'd provided to the Court's hearing.

"Hello, babe! How are you holding up?" Her voice was as sweet as ever, and I could hear the eagerness in it.