Chapter 70

• She finishes her closing argument with a flourish, and the room falls silent. The jury is dismissed to deliberate, and Chloe and her team wait anxiously for their decision.
• Chloe rises to her feet, feeling a rush of adrenaline course through her veins. She takes a deep breath and begins to speak, her voice clear and steady.
• "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury," she begins, her eyes scanning their faces. "We've heard a lot of evidence in this case. But what it all boils down to is this: Emily committed this crime."