Gasps echoed through the courtroom. Gray Winston's face turned an ugly shade of red.
Sophia turned back to Mr. Hendricks.
"So tell me, Mr. Hendricks, does my client's financial compensation for wrongful termination now qualify as theft?"
Mr. Hendrick's face twitched, but he remained silent.
Sophia faced the judge.
"Your Honor, it is now clear that Mr. Winston's accusations are not only baseless but deliberate attempts to destroy my client's life.
He first had him fired with false accusations, then ensured his name was tainted, and now, when Mr. Adam is trying to seek justice, Mr. Winston tries to twist it into something criminal. This is nothing but a personal vendetta."
The judge exhaled deeply, clearly unimpressed with the defense.
"Mr. Hendricks, do you have any valid counterarguments or new evidence that actually supports your client's claims?"
Mr. Hendricks hesitated before shaking his head. "No, Your Honor."
