Betrayed By Everyone, Loved By Four
Betrayed By Everyone Loved by Four Chapter 112

"We went over all of the questions Millie. You are prepared for this." Adam told me.

I nodded my head, but unfortunately his words are doing little to ease my nerves. We are standing in front of the door to the court room. Everyone else is in there. My parents, the girls, my boyfriends and friends, Caleb, and the rest of my lawyers.

I haven't been inside yet, but I know that James has his own support here. He has his own team of lawyers, or at least the one. I know that Vanessa is here as well to testify against him. I wonder if anyone else from school is here for him. I'm sure his parents are also here. I wonder how they feel about all of this.

Shit. I do not need to think about that right now. I need to keep foucs.

"I'm ready." I said.

"Are you sure?" Adam asked.

"We can't make them wait any longer Adam. I'm as ready as I'm going to be." I said.

Adam gave me one nod.

"Remember, head high, shoulders back, confidence." Adam whispered before opening the door.

Gee, wonder who Leo gets that from.

Adam threw the door open, like we're some kind of royalty. Everyone in the room turned their heads to us. Holy shit, there are a lot of people here. I did as Adam said, and kept my confidence as we walked to the front.

I can't believe how many people are here. The place is nearly full. I did notice that there are fan girls in the back of James section. I wanted to throw up.

How can you so openly praise a man who has multiple claims of r**e? They have signs and everything. How disgusting!

Adam opened the small door for me. I ignored James, and his lawyers as I sat down with my lawyers. Caleb reached up from the seats behind me, and gave my shoulder a squeeze.

It's going to be okay. All of it. It's going to work out. We are going to put James away for good.

"All rise for the Judge."

We all got to our feet. Judge Lockern walked out of a door, and rushed to the judge's seat. She hit her gavel, and announced that the court is now in session. We all took our seats. "Case of Holmebrooke vs Melrose. Defendant pleads not guilty. Trail begins now. Defense." Judge Lockern said expectantly.

Mr. Maroney stood.

"We call James Melrose to the stand." He said.

James made his way to the stand. The officer had him say his plegde to the bible. I rolled my eyes when James promised to tell the truth.

"Mr. Melrose, let's start with the basics. Did you r**e Miss Holmebrooke?" Mr. Maroney asked.

"No sir." James said into the microphone.

I rolled my eyes. This is because he tried to rape me. Fucking idiots. If it wasn't for Leo, James would have really done it.

"Did you attempt to force yourself on Miss Holmebrooke?" Mr. Maroney asked him.

"No sir, I did not." James said.

"And why would Miss Holmebrooke say you did?" Mr. Maroney asked.

"Well sir, we did have sex. I think that she lied because of her boyfriends." James said.

I rolled my eyes.

"Boyfriends, hmm. She has more than one." Mr. Maroney said.

"Objection." Derek shot to his feet to shout. "Irrelevent." He declared.

"Sustained. Wrap it up Mr. Maroney." Judeg Lockern said.

"Sorry Judge." Mr, Maroney said before turning back to James. "So, you and Miss Holmebrooke did indeed have sex. The two of you used to have a relationship correct?" He asked. "That's right." James said.

"So this was more of a rekindling." Mr. Maroney said.

"No sir. I didn't really want to. Millie just kept begging me, and I felt bad." James said.

My jaw dropped. Adam grabbed my arm under the table, and squeezed. I looked up at him, and he gave me the same look that Leo always gives me. The one that says 'behave yourself now'.

I settled for narrowing my eyes at James. Mr. Maroney asked a few more questions. Making sure to bring up that James broke up with me. Also bringing up that Leo beat James up. I'm fuming, and desperately trying to hold it in.

"So, to sum things up, you and Miss Holmebrooke used to have a serious relationship. You broke up with her, and she resented you for that.Always visit FindNovel.net for more novels and updates. She wanted one last night with you, and regretted it the next morning. Her boyfriend beat you up, and now you are on trail for a crime that you did not commit." Mr. Maroney said.

"Thats correct sir." James said.

Mr. Maroney smiled to the jury, then turned to the judge.

"That's all your honor." He said before taking his seat.

Adam stood up, and addressed James.

"Mr. Melrose, is it true that you have a girlfriend currently?" Adam asked.

"Yes." James replied.

"She's here today to testify on your behalf correct?" Adam asked.

"That's correct." James said.

"Does she know that you tried to r**e Miss Holmebrooke?" Adam asked.

"Objection!" Maroney called out.

"On what grounds?" Adam asked. "This is the case we are here for, is it not?"

Mr. Maroney glared at Adam. Adam only smiled at him in return. Then the judge spoke.

"Mr. Maroney, Mr. Whitlock has a point. Continue." Judge Lockern said.

Adam turned back to James.

"Well?" He said.

"She is aware." James said.

"They used to be best friends correct? Miss Holmebrooke, and your current girlfriend." Adam asked.

"Yes.." James said hesitantly.

"Objection! Relevance!" Mr. Maroney shouted.

"I promise I'm getting to a point your honor." Adam address the judge.

"Overruled. Get on with it Mr. Whitlock." Judge Lockern said.

Adam turned back to James.

"Mr. Melrose?" Adam said.

"Yeah they used to be friends." James said.

"Is it true that you lied to sleep with your current girlfriend back then? While you were still dating Miss Holmebrooke." Adam asked.

"Uh, well, not exactly." James said awkwardly.

"So, you didn't tell her that Miss Holmebrooke was threatening to kill herself, that you wanted to break up with her, but couldn't." Adam said. James smirked. "That was all true." He said.

"Was it?" Adam said.

"Yeah." James said. "She said that home life was awful, and I was the only one that made things better. That she would kill herself without me." He said.

My jaw dropped. What the fuck! I never said any of that! If anything, I have a great home life. Home was the only time I felt safe, and loved.

"Really? Yet, her parents and brother are here to support her. From the testimonies we recieved from multiple teachers at school, and friends of the family... It seems that the only time Miss Holmebrooke even smiled was at home. Even while you were dating. I have several testimonies clearly stating that the Holmebrookes are a peaceful and loving family. Are you saying that isn't true?" Adam rushed out.

"Uh, well, I'm not-" James tried, but Adam interrupted him.

"You're just saying that over 25 people with written testimonies are lying?" Adam asked.

"N-no-" James stuttered out.

"So, you're lying then?" Adam asked.

"That's not what I'm saying either." James said sounding angry.

"Then what are you saying Mr. Melrose? That these good intentioned people are lying? Or that you are?" Adam asked.

James clentched his jaw as he glared at Adam. I smirked. Adam really is hounding him. Though, I guess I will be going through the same thing soon.

"I-I.. I might have lied to my current girlfriend about back then." James admitted.

My eyes went wide. Holy crap, I didn't think he would actually admitt it. I looked over to James's legal team. Mr. Maroney looks pissed.

"So, you lied back then, and you're lying now." Adam stated.

"I am not lying now. I did not rape Millie." James said annoyed.

Adam smirked at him.

"Well, you are on trail for attempted rape Mr. Melrose. We already know you didn't make it that far." Adam said.

"Because of your son." James muttered.

My eyes went wide again as I stared at James. He just f****d up. He had been saying that Leo hunted him down after finding out 'we had sex'. James just told on himself.

"I'm sorry." Adam said with a chuckle. "I thought that Leo Whitlock chased you down after finding out that you had sex with his girlfriend. Isn't that what you put in your statement when you pressed charges?" Adam asked. "Objection!" Mr. Maroney shouted.

"Overruled. I want to hear what he has to say. I also saw the police report that Mr. Melrose submitted." Judge Lockern said.

Adam looked at James, waiting patiently.

"I.." James trailed off.

"Why don't you tell us exactly what happened that day." Adam said.

James cleared his throat.

"I saw Millie sitting in a pizzeria by herself. She looked sad, and I noticed that she hadn't been hanging out with her boyfriends as much. So, I sat down to talk with her. Ya know, tried to cheer her up. After we finished a pizza together, Millie asked if I wanted to go for a walk." He said.

What a fucking asshole. So full of shit. None of that happened.

"I did, she told me that she missed me and wanted me back. I told her I was with Vanessa now. Millie started to cry, and I felt bad, so we slept together. There in the woods. Then her boyfriend Leo, came out of no where. Beat the shit out of me. You can even see the pictures." James said the last part right to the jury.

Adam smiled brightly.

"So, Miss Holmebrooke's brother wasn't there with her?" He asked.

"No." James answered.

"Funny, footage from the pizzeria shows that they arrived together, ate together, and then you addressed them. I have the footage right now. Shall we take a look?" Adam said.

They set up a TV, and Adam, pressed a button. Apparently, they had this already all set up. Adam is too smart for his own good, but I am thankful. Right there on the screen for everyone to see, is Caleb and I sitting together eating.

"So, that's two lies already. One that we can prove, and one you admitted to. You also wrote in your police report that Leo Whitlock came for you after finding out, not that he was there at all." Adam said. "Hmm, another lie." James shrugged. "Guess I forgot. I did get a concussion from your son." He seethed.

"Yes well, if I found someone trying to r**e my girlfriend, I would probably feel the same." Adam said.

"Objection!" Mr. Maroney shouted.

Judge Lockern smacked down her gavel.

"Jury will disregard Mr. Whitlock's statement. Mr. Whitlock, you opinion's are valued, outside of the court room. Wrap it up." Jugde Lockern said.

Adam turned for the jury.

"Mr. Melrose has admitted once so far that he is a liar. Then he was caught in two separate lies." He said.

Then Adam turned back to James.

"Are there other girls who would make these claims against you Mr. Melrose?" Adam asked.

"No. None. I've never raped, or attempted to r**e anyone." James said.

Adam gave him one single nod, and then looked at the judge.

"That's all your honor." Adam said before coming back to take his seat.

"Mr. Melrose, you may step down." Judge Lockern said.

James stepped down from the stands. Our eyes connected for a breif second. James glared hard at me. God, I hope someone from the jury saw that. At least one person.

Mr. Maroney stood when James took his seat.

"Your honor, we would like to call Leo Whitlock to the stand." He said.

Leo? I didn't know Leo was going to be questioned. Is he prepared for this?

I watched as Leo came through the small door. He walked up to the stand, and took his seat. His face remained blank the entire time. Even as he made his plegde on the bible. "Mr. Whitlock," Mr. Maroney addressed him. "Is it true that you planned for the hook up between Mr. Melrose, and Miss Holmebrooke?"