Chapter 23 I Wish You Happiness

• The audience inhaled in a sharp breath.
• Even real murderers usually don't admit to their acts.
• Ben listened in shock.
• Why would she say that!
• The judge looked at her, bewildered. "Defendant, you are on trial. Remember that each of your words weighs heavily."
• Jean looked into the judge's eye.
• Gigi wanted her gone. Perhaps Edgar will finally let her family go if she admits to it.
• "Your Honor, I'm speaking the truth. This is what I genuinely think. I despise Gigi Reece. I hope she dies!"
• "Jean! Are you out of your mind!"
• Ben yelled and rushed towards her direction. 
• The judge hammered his gavel. "Order!"
• The staff in charge of discipline led Ben out of the courtroom.
• Silence fell over the room.
• The judge held his gaze on Jean, standing in her spot. "Defendant, are you sure that you had the intention of murder at the time of the event?"
• Mr. Scott rose to his feet anxiously, trying to defend Jean.
• "Let the defendant speak," the judge interjected.
• Jean glanced toward Gigi. As expected, Gigi was exhilarated.
• Does she believe she can take me down now?
• On the other hand, Edgar frowned as if he worried about her.
• What a joke. 
• "Yes, I admit it. I wanted to kill her." Jean repeated her words.
• Her resolute tone allowed no space for doubt. The lawyer wiped his sweat, regretful of the situation.
• As the trial adjourned, Jean's hands were cuffed.
• She stopped in her tracks when she passed by the couple.
• Her straight back gave off a sense of arrogance.
• She smiled as her eyes fell on the carnelian pendant hanging off both of their necks.
• "I wish the two of you happiness to the end of time."
• She continued toward the door and disappeared from their sight. 
• Edgar's eyes were fixed on her as she left. His heart felt heavy.
• She… admitted to it.
• Noticing Edgar staring at the door, Gigi clasped his hand and pouted. "Edgar, what are you looking at? Jean is evil. I never thought that she wanted to kill me from the start! Fortunately, you acted quickly, Edgar…"
• He listened to her words and felt disgusted.
• He had seen the security footage.
• Pulling his hand away, he stood up.
• "Let's go home."