Chapter 563
The opposing lawyer then handed over the report he was holding. “This is a paternity test report for Mr. Shawn and Ms. Celeste. It clearly shows that Ms. Celeste and Mr. Shawn do not share any blood relations. She is the product of Ms. Caitlyn’s affair. Our client has no legal obligation to support her, and she has no right to inherit our client’s property. She has no business being in this lawsuit!” Celeste was so infuriated that she was shaking all over. “Bullshit! Shawn, you’re making up anything to win! You know damn well how my mom treated you!”
Was Shawn even human? He was throwing mud at Caitlyn even after she had passed away.
Couldn’t Shawn see how much Caitlyn cared about him?
Caitlyn had tried everything to have a son for him. How could such a woman have an affair? It was utter nonsense!
The judge said stemnly, “Plaintiff, remain quiet and maintain order.”
The judge then handed the evidence to the jury for verification.
Mason’s eyebrows furrowed, but he tried to calm Celeste down first. “Don’t get upset. Let’s wait for the results.” Celeste gritted her teeth. “It has to be fake! My mom would never have an affair!”
Mason pursed his lips, not feeling optimistic.
With such judicial evidence, the truth would be easily determined. Shawn wouldn’t bother to use fake results to fool
Sure enough, the jury quickly confirmed the authenticity of the report and allowed it to be used. If the plaintiff had any doubts, she could
everyone.
apply for new judicial test after the trial.
Celeste was stunned and lost for words.
How could she not be Shawn’s biological daughter?
This sudden twist had the previously quiet spectator seats buzzing in an instant.
The trial had only just begun, and when Celeste turned out not to be Shawn’s daughter, this was more than thrilling.
The local media, who were initially here to capture some juicy news from the rich and famous, were thrilled.
Shawn’s affair and his secret daughter were already quite sensational. Now that his own daughter was suing him over property division, everybody was just hoping to capture something newsworthy.
Who would have thought the news would be this explosive?
The illegitimate daughter turned out to be the real heiress, and the real heiress was the illegitimate one. This was more dramatic than any soap opera.
Trisha was getting impatient; why wasn’t Mr. Fletcher saying anything?
The unexpected turn of events left Mason at a loss, too.
“Your Honor,” Shawn suddenly spoke up.
Everyone in the court turned to look at him.
Shawn looked at Celeste with sorrowful eyes and a pitiful expression. He said softly, “Celeste, I never thought we would end up in court like this. Your mother’s passing has caused you great pain, and it pains me as well.
I had initially planned to keep it a secret that you’re not my biological daughter. Over the years, I’ve raised you as my own, and even after your mom passed away, I wanted to keep our relationship as it was.
I understand that you’re broke after your divorce from Liam, and I get that you’re strapped for cash. If you needed money, you could’ve just told me. As your father, how could I refuse? You shouldn’t have brought this to court over some money!”
