Judge Anderson re-entered, taking her seat at the bench.
"Your Honor, I would like to put Michael Reyes on the stand," Collins requested confidently.
Judge Anderson nodded. "Very well. Mr. Reyes, please take the stand."
Michael stood up, smoothing his suit jacket, and walked to the witness stand. He took his seat and faced the courtroom, feeling the weight of every gaze upon him.
The court clerk approached with a Bible. "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?"
"I do," Michael responded firmly.
Collins approached Michael with a calm, reassuring demeanor. "Mr. Reyes, can you please describe to the court your role in the development of the VR technology at Reyes Corporation?"