Chapter 614 To Stay Close and Keep Watch
Though Jodie was slightly taken aback, she quickly agreed. “Got it.”
Emelie glanced at the time. It was three in the morning.
Although it was still early in the morning in Baliz, it was already nine in the morning in Capebatt City, the start of the trial.
She bit her lip. Torned between emotion and rationality, she tightened her grip on her phone. It wasn’t long before she decided to dial Ashley’s number with a look of determination.
However, just as the call was about to connect, Jodie, who had rushed over, hung up the phone.
She said, “Ms. Hoven, please think twice! Now is not the time to reveal that you are still alive. Making this call now could alert those at the Xanther Group!”
If that happened, all their plans would go down the drain.
She continued to say, “Please, calm down. It’s not too late for you to take action after our men find out what’s going on!”
In fact, Emelie had made up her mind to make the call.
She said coldly, “Ashley is my friend. If she’s in trouble, I’m not going to stand by and watch. Make sure our men handle this with discretion. If they fail, it’s their fault.”
Jodie looked at Emelie. She was increasingly showing the demeanor of someone in a position of authority now.
Emelie said, “Let go.”
Jodie released her grip, and Emelie redialed Ashley’s number. However, the call went unanswered even after the dial tone stopped.
Though Emelie couldn’t determine what might have happened, she felt it was important for Ashley to be aware of Beathan’s connection with Roman. Just then, Jodie received an update from their men. “Ms Hoven, Marco’s lawyer is, in fact, Ms. Thornton.”
It all made sense now.
According to courtroom rules, all phones must be turned off or switched to airplane mode once the trial starts. They had to be in session now, which explained why the call couldn’t get through.
“Call Ashley’s assistant,” said Emelie.
Emelie tried calling Elias. However, he didn’t pick up the phone either. He was probably in the courtroom too.
Meanwhile, Jodie managed to get through to Ashley’s assistant, who confirmed that the trial had indeed started at nine in the morning.
Emelie threw off her covers and got out of bed. Her expression was grave.
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Jodie said, “Ms. Hoven, don’t be too anxious. I’ve already stationed our men in Capebatt City outside the courthouse. They’ll be right by Ms. Thornton’s side as soon as the trial ends.”
Jodie believed that, even if Beathan and Roman had a plan, they wouldn’t dare to act it out in front of the courthouse. As such, Emelie didn’t need to be so
worried.
Emelie paced back and forth on the carpet. By the time she looked at the time again, it was already three and a half in the morning.
She stopped in her footsteps and suddenly lifted her head.
She said, “Get ready. I’m going to Capebatt City.”
Jodie was stunned.
What did she just say? Now? To Capebatt City right now? How could she do that?
Emelie didn’t offer an explanation. Instead, she called Elias again.
Ding ding dong dong.
Elias’s phone rang with the default ringtone. He didn’t recognize the unfamiliar foreign number, so he quickly ended the call without hesitation. He thought it was probably a scam call.
Ashley, who stood in front of him, said, “Phones must be turned off or put on airplane mode in the courtroom. It’s a sign of respect for the court and the law,”
Elias turned off his phone and put it back in his pocket.
Ashley asked, “Aren’t you supposed to have a meeting at the company today?”
Elias raised his eyebrows. “How did you know I had a meeting today?”
“Your assistant called me yesterday asking me to convince you to attend the meeting no matter what. Why haven’t you been going to the company these days?” Ashley said.
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Chapter 614 To Stay Close and Keep
Lately, Elias had been following Ashley closely.
Elias glanced over at Roman, who sat in the plaintiff’s seat with a dark and threatening look.
He replied coldly, “I’m concerned that he might cause trouble for you. Just look at how he’s glaring at you. It’s as if he’s ready to attack. I need to stay close and keep watch.”
