As the start of the trial both of the opposing lawyers gave their opening statements.
Carah address the members of the jury.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we are hereby gathered to witness the unfolding of the trial of people of the republic versus Joshua Chen for the case of rape, attempted murder. alleged manhandled, harassment both sexual and physical and oral defamation against Miss Zyrine Tan. I and my team are ready to support every accusations by the accuser, Miss Zyrine to the accused Joshua Chen. We hope that whatever will be your conviction will be, is in the pursuit of truth and uphold justice for all.
The next was the defendant's opening statement . Carah observed the proceedings and her teammates as well as taking notes.
The first witness was called and was cross examined by both parties then followed by another then another until the judge announced for a recession of the trial. Later the date of the next hearing, the hearing is adjourned.
As the people get out of the court room. The party of the accused met with the team if Carah in the lobby of the court. They were swarmed by the number of reporters waiting.
Some asked pertinent questions but one particular reporter asked a very malicious question to which Zyrine was disgusted. She suspected as one paid by Josh's father.
"Miss Zyrine Why are you accusing your boyfriend of rape?, isn't it just to asked for compensation for the pleasure you experienced. And to think that both of you enjoyed it."
it was met by numerous reactions.
"That's enough ! my client is not obliged to answer your impertinent queries. " Carah barred the reporters as her team ushered Zyrine to the waiting car.
"Aren't you just shielding your client Miss Ho, not to spill the truth I gather that prior to the alleged rape they were romantically involve. how much were you offered to defamed The Chen." the reporter retorted.
"Romantically involve or not, once there were no no consent of either party on the act, it is considered rape. I wonder how you gather your reports to be unbiased. As for me, you will know my worth if I'll sue you with oral defamation. I tell you, I have a good case considering the number if people who heard you, as well as recorded this scene." she gave him a scornful look and walked away, the reporter paled into silence.
She was surprised when she reached her car someone was waiting for her.
"What are you doing here Andre?"
"I was waiting for you, someone called me to remind you of your promised. " he smiled.
"I am on my way. just have to grabbed a lunch before going."
"In that case, let me take you to lunch, there's still plenty of time." he said."he check his wristwatch.
"This time it's on me." Carah added
"No problem ." he said grinning. it's very easy to like Andre he's the kind of person that is easy to get along with, witty with no airs. Not only is he sensitive to others he also well adjusted to whoever he is with. But most of all he can make anyone laugh with his funny anecdotes.
This scene did not escape the prying eyes of Zander's hired men.