Chapter 1078:
His intention was to slip away first; once outside the wedding, he would decide how to salvage the situation.
Unfortunately for Judd, Dominic stepped in and barred his way, his expression like ice. “Until this matter is settled, no one is leaving,” he declared, his tone cold and unyielding, devoid of even a shred of sympathy.
“Mr. Norris, isn’t this going too far? I really do need to use the bathroom—it’s urgent,” Judd protested, clutching his stomach and squirming with feigned discomfort.
“If it’s truly that urgent, then deal with it here,” Dominic replied coolly, unmoved by Judd’s act.
Judd’s face flushed crimson with humiliation. How could he possibly relieve himself before so many people? How could Dominic suggest something so outrageous?
Though seething with frustration, Judd dared not show the slightest anger toward Dominic. Offending the Norris family was unthinkable—and offending Dominic himself was even worse.
Dominic’s reputation was built on unshakable integrity and ruthless precision, granting no mercy to anyone who crossed his principles. Even families allied with the Norris clan had found no leniency at his hands.
With Judd’s attempt thwarted, his cronies abandoned the notion of slipping away, their minds racing for another escape. Silently, they prayed the surveillance cameras had malfunctioned and failed to capture their deeds. Otherwise, neither the Norris family nor the Gomez family would spare them.
“I’ve obtained the surveillance footage of your tampering,” Lauretta announced as she returned, her voice carrying an icy edge.
The guests’ eyes turned to her at once, startled by this revelation.
“We didn’t do anything! How could there be such footage? Ah, I see now—you’re her friend, so you’re twisting things to slander us!” Judd snapped, stubbornly denying the truth.
Lᴧtєѕt ϲhαptєrs 𝑖n g𝓪l𝑛ovєl𝑆.𝗰𝑂m
“Don’t worry. I’ll show you the proof,” Lauretta said, gesturing toward the massive LED screen. “Everyone, please take a look.”
Moments later, the screen lit up, playing two clips. The first showed Judd’s group slipping something into the wine before forcing Judd to approach Christina with it. The second showed them spiking another glass, only for it to splash on them when they tried to force it upon her.
Lauretta had chosen these segments with care, omitting anything that might be twisted against Christina. Her intent was clear—to vindicate Christina’s name beyond question, leaving no opening for doubt or censure.
As the footage rolled, Judd and his cronies turned pale, their faces drained of all color. They were finished. Completely finished.
The guests, now aware of the truth, turned on Judd and his cronies with fury and revulsion.
“Shameless! To drug someone at a wedding of all places! Call the police—have them dragged out and arrested!”
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