Chapter 175 Did Joseph Bully You?

As soon as those words were uttered, a heavy silence engulfed the room.

The mere possibility of being sued by Samuel and the looming threat of losing everything cast a palpable unease over everyone present.

Ava's body went rigid, her once radiant face now drained of color. She swiftly realized the folly of her words and attempted to rectify the situation.

"I never said such words to Gideon, and our demands were completely different. Therefore, I have a valid reason to harbor suspicions," she hurriedly explained, seeking to clarify her stance.

"You have the right to be suspicious, but you must provide evidence," the judge acknowledged her statement with a nod.

"I…I don't have any evidence."

In a fit of anger, Benjamin pounded his fist on the table and yelled at Chloe, "Do you have to tarnish our family's reputation just for the sake of money?"

Chloe sneered contemptuously in response, "How could you shift the blame onto me? It has always been you who schemed to seize the assets M