~LAYLA'S~
"What?!" I blurted out before I could stop myself, drawing a sharp look from the judge. Axel squeezed my hand beneath the table, silently telling me to keep my cool.
"That's absurd," I whispered to him. "The video clearly shows…"
"Shh," he murmured. "Let Brennan handle it."
"Objection, Your Honour," Brennan said, standing. "The video evidence clearly shows acceleration, not brake failure. The defendant's vehicle sped up before impact."
Harlan smiled slightly. "Which brings me to exhibit D-1." He produced a thick report. "This is from an independent mechanic inspection conducted post-accident. It confirms that the brake line on my client's vehicle was severely compromised. The brakes failed catastrophically that day due to mechanical wear."
He handed copies to the bailiff, who distributed them to the judge and our legal team. Brennan scanned it quickly, his frown deepening.
