The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson novel Chapter 35

Chapter 35 

“What…? That’s ridic 

“But I’m glad you brought up that point, counselor. Now, I’d like to ask, why do you claim my client has no money if she is Mrs. Peterson?” Christian turned his gaze to Roger. “Tell me, why does the wife of a multi–millionaire CEO not have a single cent in her pocket to hire a lawyer?” 

Everyone in the courtroom began murmuring, suddenly intrigued by this detail. 

“Um… well…” John struggled to respond, feeling foolish for not wondering about this himself. 

“In fact, your statement is quite absurd, counselor,” Christian continued. “How can you claim your client is a faithful husband while proudly stating his wife has no money? Did he treat her worse than a slave? Even a domestic worker gets paid for her services of taking care of the house.” 

John and Roger scowled, realizing they were losing ground with this simple argument. 

“Order,” the judge demanded, banging his gavel when the audience’s voices began to echo louder. “Counselor,” he addressed John, “I am also intrigued. Why did Mrs. Peterson have no money? Was there some kind of abuse that hasn’t been disclosed or is being hidden?” 

“No… not at all, your honor. I believe I misspoke,” John quickly replied. 

“Are you sure? It didn’t seem like an offhand remark.” 

“The truth is, your honor, my colleague may not have prepared well or was deceived by his client. This divorce is a result of my client’s exhaustion from her husband’s and mother–in–law’s abuse and mistreatment.” 

“Lies!” Roger shouted, slamming his palms on the desk. 

“Mr. Peterson, be silent. This is your first warning.” 

“Roger…” 

Roger was furious, especially when it was apparent to him that Christian knew things he wouldn’t hesitate to use to put Roger in a bad light. 

“I must also add that the reason for all the mistreatment my client endured is 

because Mr. Peterson favors his mistress over his wife. He showers his mistress with the luxuries and riches my client should be receiving, hence the argument that she has no money to hire a lawyer.” 

“Objection,” John said desperately, realizing they were losing the public’s sympathy. 

“In fact, Mr. Peterson’s affair is so blatant that it is almost public knowledge.” Christian displayed photographs from various media outlets and magazines on a projector that wrote about Roger’s affair. “It’s no secret that he treats his mistress like a queen while keeping my client confined to a sad apartment, isolated from the rest of the world.” 

“Lies!” 

“Mr. Peterson, do not shout,” the judge warned, scowling. “This is your second warning. One more and this will be over, ruling in favor of your wife,” he said furiously. “Ah… Deborah, is he always like this?” 

[Always. He only speaks kindly and softly to Sophia.] Deborah grimaced as she signed her response to the judge.