Chapter 611: Allegations
The courtroom erupted in a mix of gasps and murmurs. Mr. Bennett, shot up from his seat, his face flushed with anger as he shouted, "Objection, Your Honor!" Mr. Bennett shouted. "These are baseless, outrageous allegations! Mr. Pierce’s testimony is not only irrelevant but also an attempt to slander my client without any proof."
Judge Holden raised her hand to silence the courtroom, her expression stern. "Order in the court!" She turned her gaze to Gabe, her eyes narrowing. "Mr. Frost, these are serious allegations against Mr. Savoy. You are aware that such claims must be substantiated with concrete evidence?"
"I am well aware of this, your honour."
The judge was clearly troubled by the turn of events and cast a glance on the other side where Gregory Savoy seemed to have paled and in pain while the attorney seemed angry. "Mr. Bennett, your objection is noted. However, given the serious nature of these accusations, the court must investigate further."
"Your honour, but this...", the attorney tried to speak up but was cut off.
"Mr. Frost, you may proceed, but be prepared to present any and all evidence to support these claims."
"Mr Pierce, please continue what happened after that?"
Pierce gulped and shook his head," I don’t know... but after that, Autumn went away to study, then there was talk of Mr Savoy and Mrs Savoy’s divorce and then those rumours."
"Just before the recess, you mentioned believing that Autumn had been involved with her step father. What about that?"
"I...I wanted to believe that because remmebering this incident reminded me of my own cowardice. After that night, even though I and Autumn continued a long distance relationship, everything else changed. Everytime I looked at her, I was reminded what a fool I was. I don’t even know if I saved her that night or if it was too late..."
Gabe nodded then and stepped back," I don’t have any other questions for Mr Pierce, your honour."
"Your Honor, I insist that these allegations are a desperate attempt to malign my client’s character. Until proven otherwise, we must treat them as such. Please reject Mr Pierce’s testimony."