Love You Till the End Chapter 1195 - 113: Shi Mei vs. Shi Keke (40)

"Your Honor, my questioning has concluded."

Chen Shijin took his seat, offering Qian Hao, who occupied the defendant’s dock, a reassuring nod; the gesture signaled a high probability of securing a favorable verdict.

When the moment arrived for the final arguments from both legal counsels, Shi Keke rose. She offered a respectful bow to the judge and the jury before commencing her address: "Esteemed Your Honor, and ladies and gentlemen of the jury, throughout my extensive career in this courtroom, I have consistently refrained from imposing my personal sentiments upon the jury. However, on this particular occasion, I must diverge from my usual approach to present my closing statement, and I earnestly request your understanding."

"Man's most invaluable possession is his life, and his most cherished treasure is his affections. When an individual desecrates these affections with their very existence, their transgression is infinitely more vile than any other unforgivable offense. For the defendant, a relationship, a family, might represent negligible value, thus compelling him to abandon his wife and children, treating them with utter indifference."

"Conversely, for my client, a relationship constitutes her entire existence, and a family signifies her whole world. On the day of her wedding, she tearfully bid farewell to the parents who nurtured and raised her, embarking on the creation of a new family, only to find herself plunged into a harrowing abyss."

"My client's physical constitution is frail; she battles severe anemia and asthma. Despite these afflictions, she stoically bore the challenge of bringing a son and a daughter into the world for her husband. Ironically, despite her husband commanding assets valued in the billions, he obstinately refused to retain domestic help to tend to his wife and children. Post-childbirth, my client's health declined precipitously, yet she was compelled to shoulder the entire domestic burden single-handedly. In her relentless effort to care for two children, she scarcely found moments for basic necessities. She endured countless sleepless nights, resorting to sleep aids simply to muster the strength required for her maternal duties."

"Yet, what actions did my client's husband take? He was seldom present at home, neglecting his wife and offspring, engaging in extramarital affairs, maintaining mistresses, and subjecting my client to threats and intimidation. While his later years unfolded with ease, my client's tribulations had only just begun. Even with the passage of time potentially offering some solace, the profound suffering inflicted upon her body and spirit has left an indelible wound, one that can never truly be healed."

"Therefore, I implore Your Honor and the esteemed jury to deliberate on this matter with the utmost fairness and justice. The law is hollow without compassion, and I trust that each of you will render a decision that reflects wisdom."

Chen Shijin followed suit with his closing argument, expertly weaving together logic and emotional appeals to portray Qian Hao as a devoted husband and loving father.

He further bolstered his case by presenting evidence suggesting that typical male behavior would encompass the very errors for which his client was accused.

Chen Shijin's compelling courtroom performance ultimately reshaped Qian Hao's perspective, filling him with deep confidence in their impending victory.

Upon the conclusion of the trial, the judge declared that the verdict would be deferred to a later date. The ruling also stipulated that either party retained the right to lodge an appeal within fifteen days of receiving the official judgment.

As they departed the courthouse premises, Qian Hao lunged forward, violently seizing Zhang Er by her hair and bellowing, "Divide my assets! You bitch!"

Zhang Er plummeted to the ground, her hair snagged by Qian Hao's furious grip, dragging her a considerable distance of at least a meter. Her forehead struck the unforgiving stairs with brutal force, causing a deep gash that bled profusely.

"Master, Qian Hao is assaulting someone!" Wei Shenshen, who had just received a document pouch from Shi Keke, witnessed the shocking scene unfold nearby. Upon recognizing the victim, she cried out in alarm, "It's Zhang Er! Qian Hao is attacking Zhang Er!"