"You lied?"
Sofia's trembling voice echoed through the courtroom while Ethan continued sobbing uncontrollably on the witness stand. Even though she agreed to help Damian, there was still doubt in her mind. But seeing Ethan admit the crime in person now hit different.
The prosecution's case had collapsed so violently the atmosphere itself felt unstable. Assistant U.S Attorney Evelyn Pierce stood frozen beside her table while staring at both witnesses like she no longer recognized them.
Everything she built this case around was unraveling in real time. Sofia's testimony depended on Delaney's involvement in Elena's death. Now that isn't the case, her testimony is useless.
Judge Helena Vance slammed her gavel repeatedly.
"ORDER!"
"THIS COURT WILL HAVE ORDER!"
Federal marshals immediately moved toward Ethan as the man practically collapsed against the witness stand.
"I didn't mean for her to die…" he cried weakly. "I swear…"
