Chapter 144 Melody Defends Herself
Chapter 144 Melody Defends Herself
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Derrick was all too familiar with that look. The last time they passed each other in the tea room hallway, she brushed by without even acknowledging his existence.
Her cold indifference left him momentarily at a loss.
He steadied himself and glanced across the room, only to find Melody seated at the lawyer’s bench.
His voice was deliberately cool as he reminded her, “Melody, you’re in the wrong place. That’s the lawyer’s bench. You’re the defendant; you should be sitting over there.”
His remarks sparked a wave of laughter.
“Is Melody an idiot? How can she sit in the wrong spot in court?”
“Hmm, as a long–time fan, I’m sure she’s doing this for a reason!”
Sure enough, Melody continued to sit there, calm and collected, her alpha–female voice cutting through the chatter with a mix of arrogance and grace.
“Where’s the law that says a defendant can’t also be their own lawyer? Mr. Shield, we’re colleagues now. My first case, and I’m up against you. If I win, won’t I instantly become famous in the legal world?”
A number of attorneys on the jury had come to observe and learn from this case.
They chuckled sarcastically when they witnessed the young girl’s audacity.
“Girly, as far as I know, you’re still studying finance at Greenfield University. Do you even know the law?”
“Greenfield may have geniuses, but mastery of one field doesn’t mean you can dabble in another. Sure, you may be a finance prodigy. But Law? That’s a whole other beast. If you don’t dedicate yourself to it, you’ll only ever skim the surface.”
“I have to admit, she’s bold, Her first case, and she’s both the defendant and the defense lawyer. She’s also going up against Derrick, the Legal Titan. But hey, she’s smart. If she loses to him, at least that’s not embarrassing
Derrick frowned. He hadn’t expected Melody to be this defiant. Defying Carson was one thing, but what about challenging his authority in his field?
She was biting the hand that fed her.
Suddenly, Melody pulled a lawyer’s license from her bag and brazenly waved it at the camera.
Her expression was cold, but she looked stunning.
With a casual toss, she slapped the license onto the table and asked, “Derrick, any further objections?”
Derrick scowled and said nothing. This sister of his was getting out of hand.
Still, once the case was over, he’d make sure to set her straight.
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Chapter 144 Melody Defends Herself
This level of arrogance, especially from someone so young, was bound to lead to trouble.
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The presiding judge’s duties included teaching the public about intellectual property in addition to upholding the law,
He took his seat at the bench.
He had already reviewed the lawsuit that Carson had submitted. So, he just skimmed over the complaint briefly.
Then he turned his stern gaze toward Melody and asked with precision. “The plaintiff claims that three years ago, Melody plagiarized the plaintiff’s original musical arrangement. I have here a renowned music expert who has reviewed the evidence and believes there’s a striking similarity. How does the defendant respond?”
Melody rose and handed over her own counterclaim.
The judge reviewed her documents. After giving them some thought, he passed them along to the expe
for further evaluation.
“According to your counterclaim, the plaintiff’s original album includes several arrangements derived from a reinterpreted version of the world–famous piano piece Night Bloom Nocturne? Did you create that reinterpreted version? Our expert confirms that much of the musical phrasing in ‘Surge indeed bears
similarities to Night Bloom Nocturne. Plaintiff, what say you?
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As soon as the judge mentioned Night Bloom Nocturne, Carson felt his blood boil. His rage surged uncontrollably as he glared at Melody, fists clenched in fury
“How dare you!” Carson roared, his voice trembling with rage. “Melody, have you no shame? Night Bloom Nocturne was clearly composed by Suzie. She’s studied piano for over ten years, while you can’t even play! How can you claim it’s yours? And what’s more, I have the handwritten draft of the piece right here, which I found in your room. It’s clearly in Suzie’s handwriting. You’ve been stealing her work this whole time, and now you have the nerve to accuse her of theft? You’re despicable!”
