CHAPTER 82: LOSING IT ALL

CHAPTER 82: LOSING IT ALL

The judge struck his gavel, calling for order in the courtroom, which had descended into a chaos of murmurs and surprised exclamations.

"Order in the court!" he demanded, his voice resonating with authority.

Sebastián, still stunned by the revelation, felt the force of his emotions leave him breathless. Inesa, beside him, looked at him with concern, aware of the impact this truth was having on him.

Isabella's lawyer wasted no time and addressed Roberto again.

"Mr. Márquez, can you detail what kind of deal Mr. Becker made with Sebastián Ashford?"

Roberto nodded slowly, his nervousness palpable.

"Mr. Becker... paid me to tell Sebastián Ashford that a woman he had spent the night with was willing to sell him the child. He assured me it was for the child's best interest and that the mother did not want to be involved."

Isabella's lawyer turned to the judge.

"Your Honor, it is clear that my client, Mrs. Isabella Collins, has been a victim of manipulation by her ex