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49. The Verdict

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~ LAYLA ~

He doesn’t say a word as he takes the seat beside me and looks ahead.

“You’re here.”

“Obviously, I’m not like him.”

I give him a sarcastic smile at his mockery of Quade whilst wondering how long he’s going to keep lying.

You’re hurting me, Julian.

He stretches his arm around the back of my seat just as he always did, but I’m unable to ignore the betrayal, refusing to relax in my seat.

Ten minutes later the alleged crimes have been stated, and the proof that I had gathered is also presented before the audience and jury. It isn’t much considering Quade had given his verdict, but there were people who saw him with Sadie, the CCTV footage, also him drugging me at the restaurant amongst a few others. Together, they were enough for many to start murmuring in the courtroom.

The council members look at me through shrewd eyes as each allegation is mentioned.

Logan is in good condition; it seems Quade kept him in shape enough that he would not be able to delay the match because we all
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Nedsa
Love this end so much. Girl lifting girls… yeah. Hope Layla destroys him and Sadie too.
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Myra Koser
love love love this chapter! go on alpha Layla! show those men that women don't need them! Whoooop whoooop
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Alpha Layla ,kick his sorry ass...
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