Bennett's opening statement was exactly what I expected.
Smooth. Polished. Designed to paint Ethan as the victim of a vindictive wife who couldn't accept that their marriage had naturally run its course.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury," he said, pacing before them. "This is a story about two people who fell out of love. It happens every day. Marriages end. People move on. It's sad, but it's human."
I kept my face neutral. Didn't react.
"What makes this case unusual is what happened next. Instead of accepting that their marriage was over, Ms. Carter embarked on a campaign of destruction. A campaign to ruin Mr. Carter's reputation, his business, his life. All because he had the audacity to find happiness elsewhere."
"Objection," Marcus said calmly. "Counsel is testifying rather than
