CHAPTER 498: CHAPTER 204: THE SU FAMILY DEFENSIVE BATTLE (PART 2)

"So if Chang Mei can’t come out, and your father remains unresponsive, and then there’s me..." Pello did not continue, unwilling to shatter Su Ziceng’s reverie, yet he could no longer make promises. His goal was to bring Su Qingzhang to a complete downfall, to see the Su Family, which prospered on ill-gotten wealth, fail to recover.

Pello couldn’t help but applaud Su Ziceng’s actions over the past few days; he even wanted to give a standing ovation for the brilliant lawyer she had hired. However, all of this would have to come to an end here. The revenge against the Su Family was slower than he had anticipated, and it had dragged on for too long.

In Europe, his identity as Mussen’s biological child had been officially confirmed. In a short while, possibly after the trial, he would have to return to Europe to accept the Earl title bestowed by the French government. Before that, he had to get everything in Mo City sorted out.

Su Ziceng did not want to go to France, but she had to return. France was the root of her existence, as well as the Munsen Family’s true home.

"It won’t happen," Su Ziceng suppressed the unease in her heart, the flickering in Pello’s eyes and his unusually low voice gave her a suffocating sense of an impending storm.

"Let’s hope everything goes smoothly," Pello kissed Wen Suziceng’s cheek and then said no more.

It was only when Pello left that Su Ziceng felt the kiss that landed on the side of her face was cold as ice.

The lawsuit held in the Mo City Intermediate Court attracted the attention of over a hundred media outlets nationwide, causing all hotel rooms in Mo City to be fully booked in an instant.

On the morning of the trial, the originally public courtroom had to adopt temporary measures to limit entry. Apart from a few highly reputable legal media outlets, most who entered were parties related to the case, including individuals from the mining area and representatives of the Su Family.

Su Ziceng and Chang Chi, who were required to testify on the first day, had been waiting outside the courtroom since early morning. Due to nervousness, Su Ziceng had not eaten breakfast and was nervously clenching a bottle of coffee in her hands.

Chang Chi appeared even more nervous than Su Ziceng, the water cup in her hands had been squeezed out of shape.

Su Ziceng was the first to testify in court; she only needed to provide some basic information about the Su Family. According to Lawyer Chen’s plan, she could leave after answering, but unexpectedly, after Su Ziceng finished speaking, the prosecution lawyer signaled her not to leave and directly questioned: "I would like to ask Miss Su, as the current representative of the Su Family, do you admit that the Su Family is at fault, that the Su Family is a corporation that lacks social responsibility?"

The court fell silent. Including the judge, countless pairs of stern eyes filled with condemnation focused on Su Ziceng.

The families of the victims in the mining area lost control of their emotions and couldn’t help but curse: "You heartless rich people, whose consciences have been eaten by dogs, give me back my husband’s life."

Court security stepped forward to stop the disruptive family members, while the prosecution lawyer continued to await Su Ziceng’s response.

Chen Jiachun immediately expressed dissatisfaction, "Objection, the question posed by the opposing lawyer will not be answered by our side."

Admitting fault was tantamount to admitting guilt. Su Ziceng stood in the witness stand, unable to speak out in defense; any attempt to do so would invite even more vehement attacks from the families and possibly the media.

However, if she did not defend, then the subsequent trial would put the Su Family in a passive position.

Chen Jiachun looked towards the judge, who did not speak out to stop the prosecution’s questioning. It was a manipulated trial. At this moment, Chen Jiachun only hoped that Su Ziceng would remain silent; only by staying silent could they avoid falling into a disadvantageous situation.

"I..." Su Ziceng still spoke up. Before speaking, she looked towards the observer’s bench. Pello was also supposed to testify, but not today; he should have sat in the observer’s seats by now. However, she did not see Pello.

"When the court requested a guilty plea from the Su Family, and the Su Family had not requested an appeal, we had already made our stance clear. I stand here today on behalf of the Su Family not to refute anything, nor to demand anything; I only hope..." Su Ziceng paused, and her gaze fell on the solemn court emblem, "I only request that our lawyers be allowed to complete this plea of guilt, nothing more."

Su Ziceng’s eyes remained clear, but the sharp glint in them quietened the courtroom once again.

All she was asking for was a complete trial; the imposition of guilt was not easily refutable. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to cast your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)