Miss President wants to talk to you

Mary looked very sad and suddenly turned her head to look at Eleanor in the dock.

A glance that lasts a lifetime.

Even Eleanor was stunned by that look in his eyes.

Deep affection, resentment, hatred, pleading...

Countless emotions were intertwined in that look.

Eleanor was truly amazed; she had never even met me, yet she could act like she loved me so much.

"I just... had no other choice!"

Suddenly, Mary covered her face with her hands and burst into tears.

"Don't worry, Ms. Allen, we will stand up for you!"

Bell patiently coaxed, "What exactly happened to you? Don't worry, tell me! This is a courtroom; you can voice your grievances here!"

These words seemed to give Mary Allen courage.

She was still crying, but she was no longer completely speechless as before.

"I want to sue Elinor Hopkins!"

Mary sobbed, “He lied to me, he lied to my feelings and my body. He said he would marry me, but he hasn’t contacted me for three months.”

"I don't know what to do, because I already have his child!"

This statement caused an uproar in the audience.

Many people had already stood up angrily and were shouting insults at Hopkins in the dock.

He's a beast! A monster! A man destined for hell!

Hattie Wallace, sitting in the audience, also frowned at the situation.

She came to visit and learn, wanting to see how Eleanor would handle this scandal.

But the current situation has completely exceeded expectations.

Mary's performance was so realistic that it fooled most people.

The fervor that filled the room at that moment was proof of that.

Hattie couldn't fathom how Eleanor would prove her innocence.

Providing evidence to protect one's reputation?

That kind of playing style is too ordinary.

It doesn't give me a sense of novelty.

At this moment, the judge kept striking the gavel to maintain order at the scene.

"Silence! Silence! Anyone who dares to shout in court again will be removed by the bailiffs!"

The judge's authority was beyond question, and the scene gradually quieted down.

The plaintiff's lawyer, Bell, also began his questioning.

"Ms. Allen, could you elaborate on how you met Hopkins?"

"can."

Mary nodded, her voice trembling, and began to tell the story of her relationship with Eleanor.

That is indeed a very reasonable story.

A young woman who has just arrived in the metropolis has no relatives or friends and is gradually driven to despair by the Great Depression.

At that moment, Eleanor appeared.

He acted like a savior, promising Mary a bright future and quickly establishing a relationship with her.

"I am actually a very devout believer, and I am strongly opposed to premarital behavior."

Mary said, "But he kept pleading, saying that he felt insecure because he loved me so much and needed to prove it with his actions."

"I was deceived by him, and I agreed in a moment of confusion."

"But after that, his demands became increasingly excessive!"

"He even made me get a tattoo... his name tattooed on my private parts!"

Even Eleanor couldn't stand it anymore.

Even if you're framing me, don't portray me like some lowly scoundrel.

But it wasn't the defendant's turn to speak yet, so he could only suppress his dissatisfaction.

The plaintiff's lawyer, Bell, asked, "You mentioned a tattoo, did you get it?"

"I got a tattoo."

Mary said, "I can let you check!"

Bell then filed an application with the court, and several female bailiffs took Mary down for an examination.

Taking advantage of this moment, Eleanor asked herself:

"System, a new tattoo that was only made a few days ago should be quite noticeable, right?"

[Thinking about the problem...]

[Estimated thinking time: 1 minutes]

A minute passed quickly, and the answer appeared.

[A typical fresh tattoo, if not allowed enough time to heal, will show obvious redness, swelling, and scabbing.]

However, if the tattoo area is small, the tattoo artist is experienced enough, and a special healing solution is used, the recovery process can be significantly shortened.

It turned out to be the case.

Eleanor understood; it seemed they had indeed come prepared.

Mary was quickly brought back in, and the female bailiff submitted the relevant examination documents to the judge.

"The tattoo is confirmed to be correct."

The judge announced, "There is indeed the name of Eleanor Hopkins, along with some insulting words, on Ms. Ellen's private parts."

"The tattoo is not a problem, and this court accepts this evidence."

In an instant, the insults erupted again.

That's absolutely despicable, Hopkins! Using such underhanded tactics to control an innocent young girl!

This time, the judge was clearly also somewhat upset with Eleanor.

He didn't rush to maintain order in the courtroom, but waited until those people had finished hurling their insults before striking the gavel.

The inquiry continues.

The plaintiff's lawyer, Bell, continued to question Mary.

Let's go back to our previous topic about children.

He said, "Ms. Allen, when did you find out you were pregnant?"

Three months ago.

Mary said, "At that time, Eleanor said he had found a promising job and would be leaving me for a while, and told me to wait for him."

"I only found out I was pregnant after he left."

“I was very happy at the time, thinking that I would wait for Eleanor to come back and share the good news with him.”

"But, however..."

She started crying again.

Mary didn't finish her sentence, but everyone present understood.

A promising job? Without a doubt, it's the job of Special Assistant to the President.

Hopkins somehow managed to get close to President Roseve.

Without any hesitation, he immediately abandoned Mary and ran off to someone better.

Truly, the first sword strike after landing is to slay the one you desire.

Hopkins, oh Hopkins, you've really mastered the art of being a decent human being.

At this moment, several Southern lawmakers sat in the gallery, exchanging glances with each other.

Mary Allen was clearly very satisfied with her performance.

Great actors are found all over the world!

Now everyone's emotions have been completely stirred up, and the jury's gaze toward Eleanor is filled with contempt.

It's laughable, really.

Under Norton Commonwealth law, civil cases are generally heard by a judge alone.

However, both parties have the right to request that a jury be present.

If a jury is not required, then the trial will be conducted by the judge alone.

If a jury is required to appear, the power of trial is separated: the jury decides whether a person is guilty or innocent, while the judge decides the sentence.

This time, the jury was proposed by Eleanor's side.

Although the Southern congressmen did not know why Eleanor would make such a request.

But now, thanks to Mary Allen's superb acting skills, the jury's bias is quite obvious.

After all, these jury members are ordinary people from all walks of life, and their values ​​tend to be traditional.

There is a basic understanding of Eleanor's undeniably beastly behavior.

Now, the emotions in the courtroom have been stirred up.