The Wife Is A Superstar 4

Chapter 656 - Ugly Battle

Everyone was shocked at Kang Hui's revelation. He, the famed corporate lawyer of Manoban Corporation and personal attorney of CEO Manoban, was playing assistant in a mere custody case for a toddler? Not only him, but even His Excellency Deng Gui? The former jurist of the international court of justice previously presided over cases involving conflicts between sovereign states and various organizations on the world level. And now someone in the top leagues like him was handling a child custody case?

What in the world?! Wasn't this supposed to be a simple case? The parents involved weren't even married, so the case shouldn't be too complicated. If it wasn't because the reporters were paid to bully Hoyeon and tarnish her image in the media, the reporters wouldn't even bother covering such a small case like this.

Then why did two bigshot lawyers suddenly involve themselves in this custody case? Were the reporters missing something? Perhaps the child was actually royalty?

"It's Jennie. She must've asked her fiancé CEO Manoban to invite Atty. Kang and His Excellency Deng to help her friend. Remember that Atty. Hong who's representing Hoyeon in this case is originally Jennie's personal lawyer. Also, the child involved is not only her nephew but her godson as well. CEO Manoban is the godfather."

"That makes sense. Only someone with CEO Manoban's status and influence could move bigshots like His Excellency Deng and Atty. Kang to waste their time in a small family case like this. Jennie is a very lucky woman to have CEO as her future husband. If this was the ancient times, she would be marrying an emperor."

"Yeah. But speaking of the two opposing sides in this case, I just find it intriguing that Jennie is supporting the child's mother instead of the father. Donghwi is her brother, you know. Even if they're only half-siblings, you'd think that blood is thicker than water but by the look of things, Jennie and Donghwi have become enemies because of Hoyeon and her child."

"Now I feel motivated to follow this custody case and cover how it will turn out. The court hearing hasn't even started yet but so many things happened already."

"Same here. I just feel sorry for Donghwi now. I initially thought that he'll win custody of his son without any problems because he's the heir of the Kim clan and Hoyeon is only a mere bodyguard, but with the appearance of His Excellency Deng and Atty. Kang supporting Hoyeon, things aren't looking good for him. He needs to have a secret weapon of the same calibre as the two bigshot lawyers if he has any chance of winning this case."

"I can believe if there's someone in the same calibre as Atty. Kang in this country, but His Excellency Deng? Are you kidding me? If His Excellency claims to be number two, nobody in our country would dare claim to be number one."

The reporters made their own conclusions based on their observations just now. Their original mission to make it difficult for Hoyeon today was already forgotten, as they focused on the appearance of the big guns protecting Hoyeon's side in this case. They all glanced at Hwi standing in front of the courthouse's main entrance with his lawyer.

Hwi's expression turned darker when he saw the way the reporters were looking at him. Useless bunch! He shouldn't have bothered listening to Elder Meng. He ended up only wasting his money on these incompetent fellows.

But more than the reporters, he was concerned more about the appearance of Kang Hui and especially Deng Gui. Even he could sense his own lawyer's anxiety now that they knew for sure that they would be dealing not only with the tough Hong Shao but also with the two bigshot lawyers.

Donghwi felt worried. Extremely worried. However, the worry was only secondary to the hatred he felt for his youngest half-sister Ruby and her fiancé Lisa. His hatred for them was only growing more intense every time they did something to oppose him.

'So they decided to play dirty by using their status and influence to bully me. Hmph!' He felt indignant and mentally cursed the couple's "dirty tactics", forgetting the fact that he also employed dirty tactics by hiring reporters to bully Hoyeon. In his mind, it had nothing to do with him. It was all Elder Meng's idea. All he did was pay the money. After glaring at Hoyeon's group, he turned and entered the courthouse with his sweating lawyer.

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The tension was very high in the courtroom. Both Hoyeon and Donghwi, the main characters in this custody battle, had grim expressions on their faces. Most of the talking was done by their respective lawyers.

Normally, small cases like this were done in a small courtroom and received judgment on the same day. If concluding on the same day wasn't possible, then the case would be extended. It would all be up to the judge and how long he or she would take to make a decision.

This time, however, the original venue of the hearing was moved to a bigger courtroom all of a sudden. The judge presiding over the case also granted special permission to a select number of major news outlets allowing them to document the hearing. All of these were done a few minutes before the hearing's official start time.

It was all because of the appearance of Deng Gui. The courthouse felt that they needed to show appropriate respect to such an illustrious figure in the field of law, and most importantly, they wanted to impress him. It was like a bunch of fans welcoming their idol.

Nevertheless, the judge still managed to maintain an air of impartiality as he officially started the hearing. But with the media's presence, what should have been a simple proceeding became more like a performance between the lawyers and the judge.

Accusations were thrown against each other. Skeletons in the closet were exposed. Malice were being shot like a flamethrower.

There was a moment when everything became too much for Hoyeon and she just broke down, bursting into heart-wrenching sobs. The lies about her cheating...she could still take.

But the accusations of her being a bad mother? Of prioritizing her own desires over her son's? Too much. Donghwi was being too much!

At that moment, she truly realized that it was really over between them, that he had completely changed, and that the Donghwi in front of her right now had become a total stranger...no, an enemy.

When the photos and a video of her and Mingyu were shown, the reporters stirred with renewed interest. Hoyeon was sure that the media would blow this out of proportion and drag Mingyu's name in the mud with her. She stopped crying. Her heartbroken expression was replaced by fury.

She shot a cold glare at Donghwi. He really dared to drag an innocent man in their ugly battle!

Poof!

The last remaining small shred of love for him was finally killed in her heart.