[No news has been heard by anyone. I feel like Billy is trying hard to cover up this scandal. How? I'll dig into it if that's what you want]
Sanchez's message made Wolf frown. After hearing about Max's arrest yesterday, Wolf naturally asked Sanchez why there was no news about it. Sanchez looked into it, and apparently someone was hiding that news—someone who happened to be Billy.
[No. Wait. Hold on. If possible, compensate anyone trying to publish this news. I don't want any news circulating. Not yet, for now]
Wolf wanted to avoid any news before the issue was clear because he didn't want the media to discover Zoe's involvement. After Sanchez replied, Okay, Wolf turned to Zoe, who was sitting quietly beside him, looking out the window.
"Can't Zoe skip this?" Wolf asked Cliff, who was in the front seat. Wolf also brought Stefan along to drive.
Wolf asked for something that might make Zoe feel lighter. Even though they had arrived at t
"Does that imply that Maxwell Taylor is the father of the child you were carrying at the time?" Benson asked. Zoe nodded."Was this the reason Maxwell Taylor wanted to get rid of you?""Most likely. He didn't want his career to be hindered by the existence of that child."Benson nodded again and wrote down the facts on his paper. A fact Zoe couldn't reveal before due to her coma."So, what really happened back then? Could you tell us in more detail?"Zoe remained silent for a while, and no one rushed her to speak."If you don't want to talk about it, I can ask the police to postpone..."Zoe shook her head, then thanked Cliff with a nod. She would speak. Zoe didn't want anything left unsaid.Zoe recounted everything. The events of that day from the beginning—how Max hurried her to retrieve a forgotten sock from the apartment, her encounter with Iris and what they both did, his anger, and the incident on the stairs.Though halting and
"BUNCH OF IDIOTS! HOW HARD IS IT TO FIND JUST ONE PERSON!"Billy shouted at his three subordinates standing before him with downcast faces. They were tasked with finding Iris.Ever since Max informed him of his breakup with Iris, Billy has been trying to anticipate it by searching for her. However, they have yet to find her. Even after Max ended up in jail, they still couldn't locate Iris."Now what do I do? Max will keep being there without Iris!" Billy raged, hurling a small vase of flowers from his desk to the floor.Billy was searching for Iris because he planned to plead with her. At the very least, he wanted to ask her to retract her testimony in exchange for returning to Max or doing something else. But he had to find Iris first."We've tried searching everywhere, but to no avail. I'm sure Iris is in the witness protection program. I only got information that Iris went into the police station but didn't come out. We can't search without any informatio
"Why so fast?" Zoe stared at the summons she had received in panic.When Benson mentioned that she would receive a summons to attend court, Zoe assumed the trial would take place maybe around one or two months later, but it turned out to be only three days later and effective in two days."I think Benson waited until his file was complete before calling you. That's why now he just has to submit it to the court, and the schedule comes down immediately," Cliff explained. He took the letter from her hand to examine it."I only have to come once, right?"Zoe asked to confirm, as she really didn't want to attend the trial multiple times."Yes, that's why I asked to meet with the psychiatrist who treated you. I need to ask them to answer questions about your condition well. They have to give the right answers for the judge to grant the request," Cliff explained today's plan."I think they'll be here soon. She said they still had a patient earlier,
"He's trying to save himself! So cunning!" Wolf hissed irritably.It was clear from Iris's statement that she only wanted to save herself by blaming Max and Billy."She made them look like she was under pressure to hide the truth about Zoe. Iris then used that pressure as an excuse to justify all her strange actions. She hid from her mistakes by using mental health as an excuse." Sara shook her head, looking annoyed. She was obviously upset when someone used mental health as a lie."She managed to escape using a lifeboat before her ship really sank." Cliff looked at Iris, who continued to sob and cry amidst her words."It doesn't matter. Let it be," Zoe said, folding her arms and staring at the television without blinking."What do you mean, let it be? She's lying again!" Wolf also pointed to the television with a disapproving face."At least she has been honest, especially about me. Whatever she said makes things right; just let it be," Zoe repeated.
Zoe smoothed her cream-colored skirt and blazer. Darcy's choice, so Zoe wouldn't appear intimidating or grim.She felt nervous, as she could see from a distance how journalists were crowding in front of the courthouse. They were undoubtedly waiting for the enigmatic figure of Zoe Anderson. There were no images of Zoe in the news because there was no documentation of Zoe's case.Due to her prior injuries and hospitalization, Zoe did not attend the trial as a suspect. No one recorded her face or bothered to find out at the hospital because the case clearly made her a suspect.Zoe also ran her fingers through her hair, which was back to being blonde. She wasn't wearing a wig today. It was the first time she would appear without her black hair, and honestly, it made Zoe even more nervous. It felt like she was removing the mask that had protected her. Zoe would be Zoe in front of everyone, no longer Loria.Wolf, who had been observing Zoe's nervousness, said, "Your be
"That's... Strange. You must be kidding!" Iris shook her head vigorously while staring at Zoe from head to toe, trying to recognize her as the same person she saw before with Max."Have I ever joked when talking to you?" Wolf replied flatly, pulling a chair for Zoe. The chair is furthest from Iris. She was still at a loss for words and kept staring at Zoe."Are you really Zoe Anderson?" Iris continued to stare at Zoe."Yes, before I changed my name to Loria Moreau, that was also my name." Zoe replied calmly. The apprehension that had plagued her earlier had vanished.The meeting with Iris might have been unexpected and almost annoying, but Zoe felt empowered, knowing that she was currently in control.Seeing Iris's surprise, Zoe felt satisfaction. A victory for successfully showing her new self to Iris. Zoe was no longer the disheveled individual she had encountered, who garnered disdain due to her perceived inferiority."That's impossible! You don't lo
The prosecutor began with standard questions, asking about Sara's background—education, how long she had been a psychiatrist, and so on. Only after that did she mention Zoe."Since when has Ms. Zoe Anderson been your patient?" the prosecutor asked."For over a year," Sara replied clearly. Gone was the cheerful demeanor she usually wore when facing patients."Can you explain Ms. Anderson's condition at that time?""Zoe came with a desire to heal because she suffered severe trauma that was very visible and prevented her from leading a normal life.""Could you please explain more about that trauma?"Sara nodded calmly because everything matched the expectations given by Cliff."Zoe came in a state where she couldn't speak, but medical examinations showed that Zoe didn't have any physical injuries anymore. The absence of any disturbances in her nerves confirmed that her inability to speak was a result of PTSD. Severe trauma due to a bad incident
"Should have been in jail..."Max denied reality once again. For him, Loria still couldn't possibly be Zoe because she should have been in jail."You're endlessly foolish!" Billy slammed the table and went berserk.He grabbed Max by the collar with his handcuffs. Of course, chaos ensued immediately, and shouts erupted as the police guarding the area rushed in to subdue Billy, pinning him to the ground.But evidently, Billy was truly furious with Max, as he continued to resist and curse at Max even while being held down."YOUR STUPIDITY KNOWS NO BOUNDS!""SILENCE!"The judge's thundering voice overshadowed Billy's outburst. Not only Billy fell silent, but also the journalists and spectators who were making noise."Once again, if anyone disturbs me, I will reschedule this trial! UNDERSTOOD?!"The silence in the room signified that they all understood."Take him out. Mr. Dacosta, I'll make sure your charges include this incident. Assaul