Chapter 77

• Nora’s POV
• As we stepped into Stephen’s penthouse, my jaw was still clenched with anger. The humiliation Melanie had orchestrated today was like a thorn lodged deep in my side. Who did she think she was? Smirking at me in that blazer, acting like she already had the case wrapped up in her favor. My fists curled at the memory of her smug voice taunting me.
• Stephen followed behind me, his calm presence only fueling my frustration. He must have noticed my stormy expression because he said with a teasing smile, “You do remember I’m the one on trial, right? If anyone should be angry, it’s me.”