Ishita's POV:

"What do you want me to do run on the streets claiming that my father is innocent?" I passed back the black folder which contained a movie script for me to say it in court. "Ishita... try to understand... he's trying to improve his mistake..." mom moved forward blocking my way. "And I'm trying to keep myself away from mistakes. You don't know how hard it is for me to sit in a rusted coat knowing that my father has killed someone to take over the partnership but still because that murderer is my father. I cannot utter the word murderer in court." I was exasperated trying to prove my point.

Ritika commented, "You just did... two times..." I narrowed my eyes at her and she instantly shuts up. Raj Kund walked inside sitting in the seat next to my mom and Amir with his associates. "You know what you have to say..." Amir mentioned as the people gathered inside the court waiting for the judge's arrival. "Keep me the hell away from this case I don't want to get involved in it..." he raised his eyes at me, "So you didn't... Ishita... don't be crazy... Geetanjali Arora could be present in the court which clearly means they will get you involved in this case so a better way is to come out clear rather than avoiding it." My eyes widen in shock at the name he mentioned.

"What do you mean? Why is Kabir's mother's appearance needed in this case?" before he could answer it the judge walked inside with two guards following him. We all stood up in respect and seated down followed by him. My palms got sweaty as I prepared to go to the dock for my testimony. Stepping inside I asked for a tissue and cleared the seat before sitting on it. The male judge gives me a look of uncertainty, "Are you done spit shining the seats?" With a tight smile, I replied, "Sorry sir but I'm allergic to dust so it's better to be prepared than sneezing in the courtroom infecting others." He cleared his throat and asked for an oath.

The opponent's female lawyer questioned me in the dork, "Miss Ishita... I would like to know your opinion on your father." With a sigh, I replied, "He's a very considerate man and puts people's opinions before him, and has a good reputation in his business. I have learned a lot from him beside a father he has been my mentor." That creepy lawyer gave me a look then uttered, "Good reputation... well I won't agree with that because his past employees mentioned about his harsh behavior towards women. He even bought small businesses to perish them from the competitive market. Do you consider that as a good characteristic because you also have one like that?"

I shrugged, "Well I would neither accept nor deny that some steps can feel harsh to others but at the end of the day it's all business." Raj gave me an impressive look while his lawyer took a deep breath because I handled the question pretty well than I expected myself to do. The opponent's lawyer asked further, "What about incidents where he breaks the law or pays the police, or politicians to change their verdicts?" I glimpsed at him and replied, "I can neither confirm nor deny that..." she fired another question, "Are you aware that your father hired Amir as his lawyer to conceal the death of your best friend under your roof?"

The crowd gasped in shock and I was shaken a bit as well, "We... I... the police investigated and then piled up the case as it was an accident." She approached me, "If you are capable to turn a murder into an accident then should we consider that your father could attempt a murder." I looked around for help because I couldn't answer it. Amir stood up, "Objection your honor... relevance." She turned towards him and announced, "of course, it has... how would you consider a person's mentality unless you know with what kind of people they are surrounded by? Mr. Mehra's historical morals and laws are crucial to understanding his capacity for murder" the judge commented, "Overruled" I glimpsed at Amir he gestured to be calm.

"So, you do agree that we can consider both of you on the same page..." l nodded my head and replied, "Yes...". She smirked and mentioned, "No more questions you're honor." Amir massaged his forehead and Raj murmured something in his ears. He looked up at me and then nodded to whatever he said, by now my blood pressure was low with cold sweats. Amir cleared his throat and approached, "Would you say that you have personal issues with your father after he tried to divide his assets between you and his loyal employee Vikram..."

"Of course, not..." I shrugged it off "Didn't you frame Vikram on a drug case disgracing his image in front of the board members so that eventually you would be voted as the next successor." Raising my brows, I tried to understand what Amir meant by mentioning it. He looked at me sternly seeking an answer, "I never framed anyone it's his personal issues and I don't know why you're acting like I'm the one on trial right now." He brushed it off and asked another ridiculous question "Did you marry into Goel Family so that you can maintain the position you enjoy in Mehra Groups?". My blood boiled as I glared at Raj, he was trying to turn this case making me the bad girl here even after my urge to keep myself away from the case. "Wow... I don't think this has anything to do..." Amir cuts me off in the middle "Do you hate your father because he decreased your stakes in his will?"

"Objection... leading..." the opponent's lawyer yelled "Sustained" the judge mentioned. "I don't care about his will..." my brows knit together. Amir stepped close and mentioned, "Isn't it true that if your father has broken the law bribing the officers then it's to save you from various investigations? Like your father always helped you in business from the time you entered the business taking over pharmaceuticals, half the percentage of real estate business. Then after all this, you accused your father of trying to get you married into Goel Family so that he could save himself but the truth is you did it for your profit." I raised my brows at him, "Can you define profit? As we both have partnerships, you cannot try to make this marriage look like a business deal, and even if it is true, it doesn't have to be considered in this case." I glared at Raj to make it stop but he ignored my urge.

Geetanjali stood up from behind and yelled, "She's a bloody murderer... she killed my son." The officers dragged her out but the damage was caused. Ritika rushed passing me a bottle of water and murmured, "Do something to end this testimony here? Fake a heart attack or faint in the court." I scrunched my nose, "The floors are dirty..." she tapped my palm and left seeing the judge looking at us. Amir passed a document to the person standing next to the judge, "This is the bank statement in which Mr. Mehra provided a check to Mrs. Arora as the consoling amount in her grief as Kabir Arora was the only son of the Arora family after the death of Mr. Arora" my head felt heavy as I was trying to avoid this situation but eventually Raj Kund did what he wanted to do in order to save himself.

Kashika's lawyer stood up, "Your honor was it a consoling amount or it was to keep Mrs. Arora's mouth shut and not to bring the case to light again.". Amir shrugged, "You could consider that but, in the situation, Mr. Mehra took care of a widower who lost her son because of Miss Ishita. It depicts that Mr. Mehra isn't capable to attempt a murder but could do anything to save his beloved daughter." I mentally rolled my eyes.

The opponent's lawyer mentioned, "Are you trying to point out that if Mr. Mehra committed this crime then it was for his daughter?" Amir mentions, "You're trying to find a needle in the hail. I would like to conclude that Mr. Mehra isn't capable to attempt a murder for his profit which means Kashika Malhotra's accusation is baseless and..." before he could point another finger at me and mentions anything about me in his conclusion I stood up and yelled, "You fucking bastard..." slipping my sandal out I threw it in his direction.

Amir ducked it sitting on the ground while the guards approached me grabbing me by my arms. "Miss Ishita... behave..." the judge tried to stop but I was the erupted volcano and threw other things that came in my reach. They dragged me out of the court and the judge dismissed the further trial because of the inconvenience caused. I was fined as well but I don't care unless it brings me out safe. Ritika rushed toward me, "Are you okay?" I huffed in frustration removing the cease from my dress, "I should say yes but no I'm boiling... how dare he call me a daddy's Lil girl who needs his help when clearly, he's the one who needs my help right now." Ritika opened the car door for me, "But that stunt would be mentioned in the news..." that's another hell of a mess. I'm so exhausted...

Getting inside me my house I walked up the stairs but turned to get food when I realized everyone was looking at me. Was some kind of housewarming party going on in my absence who's the red bottom heel? Maa stood up and walked toward me rubbing my arms she asked, "Are you feeling, okay?" I peeped at the person standing behind Armaan and uttered, "My ex's mother appeared in the court and called me a bloody murderer. My father instead of helping me turned the tables and pushed the case for further investigation pointing fingers at me but saving himself in the process. So, I have been better... but tell me why do we have that crazy nutjob inside our house?" Armaan looked at me with guilt in his eyes.

Veronica waved at me, "It's so satisfying to hear that you will go to jail by yourself and I wouldn't have to do any of that hard work." I rolled my eyes, "Don't be like you ever did any hard work else than spreading your legs.". She chuckled, "We could have been good friends if you never got married to Armaan in the first place." I have no idea what she means, "It's not like I have been dying to be friends with someone like you."

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