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AURORA

“Shall we begin,” the judge said and Madeline and I stood up. She had earlier prep me with what to do, when to do it and how to act.

“No, you,” he said, not looking at us. “The prosecuting side speaks first,” he said and we both sat down.

“Prosecution side?” I asked Madeline, “Is this a felony case?” I asked her, she tapped on my hands and I tried to calm down.

“Thank you, your honor,” Jacob's friend stood up to speak.

“Crane industry is filing this petition against the Clinton Empire, for the illegal selling of its assets without consent,” he said and the judge looked up at him.

“How's the wife, Braden?” The Judge asked and he smiled.

Carina held my hands, I guess she was thinking exactly what I was thinking. The judge is being too friendly with them, that means I may not win this case.

“What does the defendant have to say?” I heard his voice but it came as an echo.

“Not guilty,” I said, sounding sure. Just like Madeline told me to be. I heard Katherine scoff. I sighed and dec