Sweet Wife So Charming: CEO: Hold Back Your Heart-Chapter 435: Verdict

The man looked coolly at the woman opposite him, whose face was full of doubt. At this moment, she seemed not as useless as Julian Sinclair had previously described her. He said, "Without some tactics, Ira Irving wouldn’t reach the position of the world’s richest and industry pinnacle."

"You mean...?" Fiona Rhodes slightly widened her eyes.

Zayne Sinclair didn’t respond. He turned around and sat on the sofa beside them. He said nothing, but it inevitably made people wonder.

In this comparison, one has to admit that sometimes men are indeed more perceptive than women.

"So what should we do? Can the lawyer on your side handle it, or should I find a lawyer?" Fiona sat down next to him, slightly anxious.

"No need." Leaning his head on the top of the sofa, Zayne Sinclair rubbed his brow with his two fingers and said nothing more.

Fiona glanced at him, got up, walked to one side, took out her phone, and made a call. She needed to know what the chances were of Zayne Sinclair winning this lawsuit.

Two days later, on the night before the trial, in the study of the Irving family.

"How is it?" The voice from the other end of the phone asked.

"Everything’s prepared. Victory is assured." Ira Irving took a puff of his cigar, speaking calmly.

"Have you received any updates?"

"Received, no big issues. He won’t win; I don’t fight unprepared wars."

The man on the other end chuckled lightly, "Alright, let’s keep in touch."

Ira Irving agreed, hung up the phone, and turned to look out at the night sky. The moon was high and bright, with starlight sparkling everywhere. "Tomorrow is going to be a good day."

Xx City Intermediate People’s Court, a certain courtroom.

"All rise, please welcome Judge Clement Jensen." The clerk stood up and announced.

Once seated, the judge struck the gavel and said, "Court is now in session. According to the provisions of the Civil Procedure Act of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, today’s public trial concerns the right of recourse dispute between appellant The Irving Group’s Ira Irving and appellee The Sinclair Group’s Zayne Sinclair, as handled by xx City Intermediate People’s Court and Judge Charles... According to civil procedure law, litigants have... If parties think there are conflicts of interest involving the bench members, they may request recusal. Does the appellant wish to request recusal?" The judge looked towards Ira Irving sitting at one end.

"No request."

"Does the appellee wish to request?"

Zayne Sinclair slightly raised his eyelids, glanced over a few moments before saying, "No request."

"Alright, let’s check the court attendees."

Once the corresponding procedures were completed, both sides began their statements. Since both had commissioned representation, typically the lawyers spoke.

This lawsuit somehow made its way online, attracting many to watch the live stream.

On Weibo, the reasons behind the lawsuit were uncovered, with many eating snacks while watching the drama unfold.

Hot comment 1: "Serves you right."

Hot comment 2: "Who do you think will win?"

This comment had several replies.

"Are you blind? Of course, it’s Ira Irving."—Likes: 800

"Exactly, asking that question is foolish."

"Is that foolish? Buddy, don’t assume you’re the only smart one."

"Let’s not argue so much and just continue watching the live stream."

"...Timidly raising hand, is anyone like me just realizing you can watch such live streams?"—Likes: 1000

"Friends, spend more time on these business dispute nets, don’t always swipe that certain app—Direct link, no need for thanks."

...

"Judge, I object; the opposing counsel’s statement mismatches the facts." said Zayne Sinclair’s attorney.

"Objection sustained."

Zayne Sinclair crossed his hands over his abdomen and coolly watched Ira Irving on the opposite side, seeming overly at ease. He had thought that as the head of The Irving Group, Ira wouldn’t attend such a small court.

"...This contract marks any provision as detrimental to my client, besides, a breach penalty of ten billion isn’t consistent with the nature of this compensation incident."

As they finished speaking, the opposing counsel said, "Judge, allow me to further detail the origin and subsequent service of this incident." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"Judge, the incident has already been submitted; a repeat is unnecessary."

Ira Irving chuckled internally, sitting expressionless.

"Granting appellee counsel’s request."

Zayne Sinclair’s attorney turned to glare at the opposing counsel, then returned to his seat, finding the situation somewhat unfavorable.

"Before the trial commenced, as per the client’s request, I’ve submitted relevant materials to the court. Here, I present the newly organized damage record list from this morning. Judge, please review."

The bailiff took the documents and handed them to Charles.

"Please look at the screen," Ira Irving’s commissioned representative pointed to the screen after pressing a button, "This list accurately records the amounts paid by The Irving Group to customers for compensation, reimbursement, and losses incurred due to this incident. As one of the world’s top 100 companies, our clients span globally, and this cooperation with the defendant was precisely aimed at serving our company’s internal VIP clients. This collaboration is crucial for our corporation; entrusting such an opportunity to the counterpart was an act of our trust. You can look at the total compensation published on this list." With a swipe, the screen displayed the figures, "Is it unreasonable for us to demand compensation from the defendant?"

The internet quickly pulled out high-definition detailed terms, causing everyone to gasp at the compensation amount.

"Oh my, if this happened to me, how many years would it take to compensate?"

"Don’t sigh, just check your payment app."

"What nonsense, I’d rather die on the spot."

"...Damn, never knew I was following a rich woman all along."

"Wow, do these people showcasing their photos all come from wealthy families?"

"Want to cry, turns out I’m the only poor one."

"Upstairs, count me in."

"Trembling hand, +1."

"I want peace, Mom, I want to go home, the world is too dark."

...

Following the statement, the expressions varied between the parties. In the distance, Ira Irving remained at ease without a change in expression, but Zayne Sinclair’s face darkened, and his lawyer appeared urgent.

"Judge, we request a temporary recess."

The middle-aged man sitting centrally on the bench lifted his head, "The court doesn’t consider a recess necessary. Appellee’s counsel, do you have any more statements?"

The lawyer looked at Zayne Sinclair beside him, seeing the man bow his head, seemingly lost in thought.

"Judge, I need to consult my client."

Upon approval, he whispered to Zayne Sinclair, "President Sinclair..."

"No need." Zayne Sinclair’s voice was cold, speaking indifferent words.

The lawyer opened his mouth, shook his head at the judge.

"If both parties have no additional opinions, please make your final statements."

Both sides’ representatives expressed their hope for their requests to be granted.

"Please the court support the litigation request."

"Please the court dismiss the plaintiff’s request."

After a while, the judge discussed with the adjudicators and read the judgment: "According to the British... and the Civil Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China..." The clerk followed, saying: "Everyone please stand."