America: Child stars start with The Shining

Chapter 86 Ciel's New Life [Please Subscribe, 3/4]

Since it's a live broadcast, it means that everything that's about to happen in court will be immediately reported to the media throughout Los Angeles.

In other words, every word Charles says in front of the judge could be written into the news.

However, overall, unlike those entertainment gossip news stories, this one will not have too much of a negative impact on Ciel.

Because those politicians don't want this situation to happen either.

On the contrary, they will actively guide public opinion on this matter, trying to make the related reports develop in a positive direction.

After all, this is an important case in the process of building up California's legal system, representing the hard work these politicians are doing and their significant contribution to improving the system for protecting minors!

Of course, they always liked to boast about these things, and Charles didn't care much about it, as long as it benefited him.

The three girls finally finished their conversation, but Ciel naturally had no chance to find out what they were talking about.

He was just a little curious as to why Jennifer Aniston was here too.

So he asked a question, and Aniston covered her mouth and laughed: "Come on, you're my boss now, isn't it only natural for an employee to support their boss?"

Charles twitched the corner of his mouth.

Surprisingly, Aniston is quite self-aware; she's actually starting to act like an employee.

Not bad.

After we get back, should we consider giving her a raise?

Hmm... never mind, Huamei Records is just starting out, there are many things that need to be spent, so let's make sure Aniston suffers a little.

I'll make it up to them properly when I have the money to make a TV series later.

Thinking of this, Charles couldn't help but nod.

He now feels that he is one of the best bosses in America, much kinder than those unscrupulous capitalists.

Not far away, court staff opened the door to the hearing room.

"Please enter the courtroom as soon as possible, the trial is about to begin."

Everyone couldn't help but turn their gaze to Charles.

Ciel and Komekado walked forward together. When they reached the door, he suddenly stopped and looked back at them.

Judy didn't say anything, but simply put her sunglasses back on and nodded slightly to him.

Connery pursed his lips, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just gave him a thumbs-up, which looked kind of cute.

Aniston smiled and said, "Don't worry, boss, we're all here with you."

As for Tupac, well... well, he just added from the side, "Good luck, Ciel. If they don't let you win, I'm going to find a rapper and write a song to bash them!"

Xia Dun was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

Ovitz stood beside him, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Let's go."

Charles nodded.

He believes that after today, many things will be different.

Then, he turned around and followed Komekado and Mayuzumi Machiko into the hearing room.

Unlike the hustle and bustle outside, the hearing room was now completely quiet.

Reporters had been arriving one after another, and they sat on the neatly arranged wooden benches, all turning their attention to Charles.

Once inside the hearing room, he appeared remarkably calm, showing no outward signs of emotion.

The judge has not yet taken his seat, but the relevant personnel have already arrived one after another.

Representatives from the California Department of Child Welfare sat on one side, while state government observers sat in the back, conversing in hushed tones.

This has clearly far exceeded the scale that a typical hearing should be.

Of course, there is another person who is equally important today.

Shire's uncle, Trevor.

At this very moment, Trevor is sitting in the seat opposite him.

He looked very flustered, with anxious and uneasy eyes, and seemed completely at a loss.

He never expected things to develop to this point.

He hasn't seen the Sinclair Oil Company since they came to his house to threaten him.

At the other party's instigation, he made an appearance in front of the media, and then his words immediately spread throughout Los Angeles.

However, at that time, although Trevor was somewhat flustered, he still felt that things were still under control.

After all, the other party had promised him a large sum of money if he handled the matter well.

Before receiving the court summons, he even felt that everything was going according to plan.

The money was already beckoning to him.

As a result, from the day he received the summons, Trevor knew that everything was over.

Sinclair Oil Company never contacted him again, and the promised money naturally vanished as well.

Moreover, those reporters were camped out at his door every day, hoping to dig out some more news from him.

Thinking of this, Trevor couldn't help but glare fiercely at Ciel sitting opposite him.

What's even worse is that if Shire wins the case today, the childcare allowance that he receives regularly every month will disappear completely.

How will he survive in a big city like Los Angeles then?

I'm afraid he'll become homeless next month!

It's all because of this kid in front of us!

Fake!

Komikado sat next to Ciel, seemingly without any pressure.

Based on his previous descriptions, this guy must have seen a lot of big events, so today's court hearing must be a piece of cake for him.

He even took a piece of candy out of his pocket and slowly unwrapped it.

Dai immediately whispered a reminder: "Attorney Komikado, you can't eat candy in court. You'd better respect the judges; this isn't Japan."

Komekado glanced at her and replied vaguely, "Dai, don't be so nervous. People need to replenish their sugar levels before a battle; that's common sense."

Charles, sitting next to him, couldn't help but glance at him.

Komekado noticed his gaze, suddenly handed him the candy, and asked, "Want one?"

Charles suddenly hoped the trial could begin as soon as possible; otherwise, he really didn't know what strange things this guy might do.

Seeing that he didn't react, Komekado shrugged and popped the candy into his own mouth.

Just then, the side door of the hearing room opened, and a judge with gray hair walked in. Everyone immediately stood up, and Charles stood up as well.

The judge sat down in his seat, glanced at the documents, then looked up and his gaze fell on Charles.

He then solemnly announced, "I hereby declare the hearing on the Juvenile Liberation Act concerning the Charles River officially open!"