Chapter 78 – Revenge Marriage Sweet Love Novel Free Online (Cate & Shaun)

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“Oh.” He closed his eyes again. She sneakily lifted her eyes to study his handsome features. Any woman would not be able to resist a man with his dashing looks, especially when he was being so gentle.

Something seemed to be pounding beneath her chest. Without a word, she silently lowered her head again.

…

The day had finally arrived.

On the day of the trial, Cate, Shaun, and Hadley showed up at the court together.

Upon arriving at the courthouse, Shaun’s cell phone suddenly rang when they got out of the car. It was a phone call from Old Madam.

“Hadley, bring her to the courtroom. I need to take this call.” He walked to the side after saying that.

Both Cate and Hadley got into the elevator.

A group of people was standing outside of the elevator the minute they stepped out—including the Cox couple, Rosabella, James, as well as Miles Clark and his attorney.

Miles approached Cate, looking evidently enraged. “Cate Cox, enjoy your last few moments. Your life will come to its end when this case closes.”

She was not offended. After all, Miles was also a victim. “Young Master Clark, believe it or not, I have nothing to do with this incident.”

“Nothing to do with you?” He scoffed. “It was you who pestered me about this project and promised you’ll design the most unique hotel for me. Everything is falling apart now. I don’t care how much you’ve benefited from this project or who else you’ve bribed, but you must take responsibility for this incident.”

He raised his voice as he talked. His father had handed over the Lublin Hotel project to him, and he had poured in a lot of capital and effort into this in order to please his father. However, the fire burned down several floors and he was severely reprimanded by his father as a result.

Jeffrey sighed before stepping forward. “Young Master Clark, it’s my fault that I’ve not taught my daughter well. I really shouldn’t have assigned such a massive project to her. Don’t worry, Summit will take full responsibility for the damage it cost you this time. I’ll compensate you and promise to use the highest quality materials this time around.”

“I hope you’ll keep to your word. I’ll hire a team of professionals to inspect the progress in the later stage. If something goes wrong again, then it’ll be you who’s sent to prison, President Cox.” Miles could not be bothered to deal with the Coxes anymore. He left with his attorney after saying that.

Jeffrey’s face changed the second Miles took to his leave. “Cate, you’ve really disappointed me.”

“President Cox, it’s about time to get out of the character you’re playing.” Cate almost flew off the handle at the sound of that. “James is obviously the person behind this mess. You don’t have to like me but I’m your birth daughter. Am I worth less than a nephew who isn’t even blood-related to you?”

A complicated emotion flashed across his eyes. Sally stepped in immediately. “What nonsense are you talking about? James is innocent. Not only are you ruining Summit’s reputation but you’re also trying to frame your cousin now? How can you be so cruel?”

“Mom, I’m your daughter!” Cate shouted hysterically. She was only a human no matter how tough she pretended to be. “Do you know that James bribed the inmates inside to take my life?”

“Hey, stop it with the nonsense.” James shouted, “Slandering is a crime. Have you any proof?”

“Keep quiet if you don’t have any proof.” Sally glared at Cate. “What else do you bring to the family apart from troubles? You deserve the mess you’re in today. Take some time to reflect on yourself in prison!”

A shudder passed through Cate. People always said that even a vicious tiger would not eat its cubs, but she felt that Sally and Jeffrey were more savage than a tiger.

“The two of you will be punished!” she shouted angrily, “It’s one thing that you treat me coldly and with contempt in the past but you shouldn’t have set me up. I promise I’ll take my time to destroy Summit!”

Rosabella laughed sarcastically. “Do you think you have much time left? The Clarks’ attorney said that you’ll be given a sentence of at least 20 years. My dear sister, take care in prison. I’ll visit when I have the time.”

“All of you seem so certain that I’ll lose.” Cate scoffed upon seeing these faces that could not wait to throw her into prison.

James replied arrogantly, “It’s good to have hope, but maybe there’s something you don’t understand. The Clarks have hired Harry Stewart, the best attorney in the whole of Melbourne, whereas you…”

He threw a quick glance at Hadley before giving a mocking sneer. “Ha, who is this? Did you find a recent graduate from law school?”

He walked over to poke Hadley’s chest. “Hey, mate, do you know who you’re fighting against? The Clarks! Don’t step through that door and ruin your future. My advice to you is to leave as soon as you can.”

Hadley raised an eyebrow in surprise. Indeed, he had a bit of a babyface, thus others could mistake him as a recent graduate. Interesting.

Rosabella suggested kindly, “No one dares to take on Cate’s case. You probably don’t know much as you’re still new to the working society. But we’re saying this for your own good.”

“For who?”

A voice reeked of indifference rang in the air.

Cate knew who the voice belonged to without having to look over her shoulder. The corners of her lips twitched into a curve. All of a sudden, she was quite eager to see the look on their faces when they were confronted in the court later.

Rosabella, Jeffery, and the others shifted their gaze to the source of the voice.

A few seconds before, the doors to the elevator opened and out came a tall silhouette.

The man’s light gray suit perfectly accentuated his strong and towering build. His handsome yet intimidating face revealed no emotions. As his calm and quiet eyes scanned across the faces before him, the others could not help but tremble slightly.

It was him.

Rosabella recognized the man within seconds.

He was the man who had shown up at the restaurant with Chase last time. This was the man who had instructed the staff to throw her and her friends out of the place.

Janet had looked into him after that and found out that he was just an attorney.

Was he the attorney that took on Cate’s case?

“I didn’t know you’re that close with these people.” Shaun’s darkened eyes turned to Hadley as he spoke flatly.

“You’re pulling my legs,” Hadley explained with a polite smile, “They mistook me for Miss Cox’ attorney and thought that I’m a fresh graduate.”

“Your face… Indeed, you look too young,” Shaun commented after taking a quick look.

Hadley smiled and shrugged helplessly.

James understood what was happening now. However, as he was used to having Jeffery’s support in Melbourne all this time, he had adopted an arrogant attitude. He did not think highly of Shaun.

“Oh, I understand now. You’re Cate’s attorney huh? Sigh, a good-looking man like you shouldn’t have to work as an attorney. Just find a sugar mommy and I’m sure you can live a better life than this.”

A hint of astonishment flashed across Hadley’s eyes. Well, the last person who dared to speak to Young Master Lyons with that tone was long dead.

Cate also threw a nervous glance at Shaun, only to see that he remained nonchalant as if he had not just been insulted.

“A piece of trash doesn’t deserve to speak to me.”

He retrieved his cold glance and turned toward Cate. “Come in with me.”

Then, he walked toward the courtroom. She quickly trailed behind him.

Hadley flashed a smile at James. “Speak your mind when you still have the chance.”

His smile was reserved and polite, yet it sent a shudder down James’ spine. “Aunty, will I be alright?”

Sally looked at him tenderly. “Don’t worry, your Uncle Jeffery has cleaned up all the evidence left behind. You’re only here today as a witness.”

“Behave yourself next time if you’re a coward.” Jeffrey gave a snort of contempt. In actuality, he did not like James too much but Sally had taken a liking to this nephew. Besides, James knew how to please them with gifts every now and then.

“Don’t worry, this young lad is just using his powerful connections to intimidate people. I’ve not heard of him in Melbourne.”

Rosabella frowned. “I’ve seen him before. He’s a good friend of Chase Harrison. It was him who ordered to have me, Janet, and Cindy thrown out of the restaurant last time. James, you should probably watch your mouth.”

“What? He’s a friend of Chase Harrison?!” James was completely taken aback but soon regained his composure. “It’s alright, Miles Clark will surely punish him for taking on Cate’s case. So what if he has Chase to back him up? The man himself is not a member of the Harrison family.”

Rosabella was persuaded. However, that man exuded an overly domineering aura as if he was at the top of the food chain. She had never seen anyone like him in Melbourne.

Just as she was lost in her thoughts, the elevator doors opened again. This time, Wesley and Nathan walked out of it at the same time.

Nathan clenched his teeth angrily the second he saw the woman. “Rosabella, you b*stard. I must’ve been blind to have actually trusted you!”

“Watch your mouth!” Jeffery reprimanded, “You’re the one who wanted to take advantage of my daughter. It’s a shame. Take a good look at yourself now. You don’t deserve her at all.”

Nathan suddenly laughed as he turned to look at the Cox couple.

“You used to take pride in watching me grow up and treated me as your own son. I thought it was all genuine. Rosabella is definitely your birth daughter. The three of you are exactly the same.”

Impatience washed over her face. “Don’t play the victim. You only got engaged to me because I’m the successor to Summit.”

“You…”

Nathan’s face was overcast. He was about to spit out harsh words when Wesley reminded him, “This is the courtroom. It’s not a place for you to argue.”

He had no choice but to keep quiet. However, as he walked toward the courtroom with his uncle, he could not resist throwing another glance at the rest. “James, do you know who’s the attorney representing Cate today?”

A look of surprise flashed across James’ face. “A nobody. We’ve met earlier,” he replied with a cold smile.

“Ha, all of you are really uncultured.” Nathan walked into the courtroom after teasing them.

James and the Cox family who were left behind did not know how to react.

“It’s going to be alright. Cate doesn’t have the money or connections. How could she have possibly hired someone more capable than Mr. Stewart?” Jeffery said before leading the others into the courtroom.

They had to be present today as they were the witnesses.

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