LAW SHADOWS

CHAPTER 7

Edward's POV

I have one last witness to present, he was the last person with Williams. Before he went home he was doing his part-time job.

"Your Honor, the prosecution now calls Mr. James to the stand," I announced.

Judge: "Mr. James, please take the stand. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?"

Mr. James: "I do."

"Mr. James, can you please introduce yourself to the court and explain your relationship with Mr. Williams?" I asked

Mr. James: "Yes, my name is James, and I worked with Mr. Williams part-time at a café in New York. We both worked the afternoon shifts together a few days a week."

"Thank you. Now, Mr. James, can you confirm that you were working with Mr. Williams on the day of his death?"

Mr. James: "Yes, that's right. He worked the afternoon shift with me that day."

"At what time did Mr. Williams leave the café?"

Mr. James: "He left at around 9:00 PM, just before closing."

"Can you describe Mr. Williams' demeanor that afternoon? Did he seem like his usual self?"

Mr. James: "No, he didn't. Usually, Mr. Williams was cheerful and focused, but he seemed off that day. He looked worried, maybe even sick. He wasn't talking as much as he usually did, and he kept checking his phone like something was bothering him."

I was feeling so heavy in my heart but I pulled up "Did you ask him if something was wrong?"

Mr. James: "I did. I asked him if he was feeling alright, but he just said he was fine, and that he had a lot on his mind. But honestly, it seemed like more than just stress. He seemed distracted and uneasy like something was weighing on him."

"To your knowledge, did Mr. Williams say anything about going anywhere after work?"

Mr. James: "No, he didn't mention going anywhere. As far as I know, he was heading straight home after his shift."

I rested my case "Thank you, Mr. James. No further questions, Your Honor."

Judge: "Defense, your cross-examination?"

Ammy stood up to do the cross checking, I don't know what she brings now, "Thank you, Your Honor. Mr. James, you said that Mr. Williams appeared worried or possibly sick that day. Is it possible that his behavior could have been related to his health or personal issues, rather than any external threat?"

Mr. James: "I suppose it could be. But like I said, he didn't usually act that way. I just felt something was wrong."

"But to be clear, Mr. Williams didn't say anything specific about being in danger or feeling threatened, did he?"

Mr. James: "No, he didn't say anything about that."

"And you didn't notice anything unusual happening around the café or with anyone who interacted with Mr. Williams that day, correct?"

Mr. James: "No, nothing out of the ordinary at the café."

Ammy was just wasting time, "Thank you. No further questions, Your Honor."

I remembered Ace could turn this case into something, "Your Honor, before we adjourn for the day, the prosecution would like to call one more witness to the stand: Mr. Ace Anderson."

Judge: "Mr. Ace, please take the stand. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?"

Mr. Ace: "I do."