As I sat on the bench, I could see the shock ripple through the courtroom. Alejandro, Valeria, and Patricia looked at me with wide eyes, disbelief etched on their faces. This wasn’t part of their plan. They had underestimated me at every turn, and the realization was finally sinking in.
The courtroom was silent, anticipation hanging thick in the air. I took a deep breath, maintaining my composure. I had worked hard to reach this moment, and I wasn’t going to let their surprise intimidate me.
“Good morning,” I began, my voice steady and clear. “Before we proceed, there are a few matters we need to address.”
