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“Mr Steele, would you please tell the court your full name and where you were born”

“I am Walter David Steele I was born in Beauo I have no claim to the Steele Ranch, sha I’m sorry”

Ashley addressed Ethel, and in a confident tone said, “Your honor, in light of Mr Steele’s admission that he is not Walter Leon Steele, I ask that this case be dismissed”

“Granted Because of the plaintiff’s own testiavel

Ashley turned around

Jennifer was the first to get to her, wrapping her arms around Ashley “You did it Thank you Thank you”

Phoebe shook hands with the opposing counsel and then ratulate Ashley “Ash, you blew me away You onderful”

“I’lad on” Her smile was so beautiful to behold

“I’ve seen more seasoned lawyers crack under lesser cross examinations, but you held your oith Mr Steele” Sylas kissed her on the cheek “How does it feel to have won your first case, sweetheart?”

“I really did win it, didn’t I?”

Nic pulled her in tight “You shore did”

Chapter Nineteen

Enjoying another wonderful meal at the Colorado Skies Steakhouse, Ashley sat between Nic and Sylas in the private room Jennifer had reserved for the crowd And what a crowd it was

Jena and her two husbands, Matt and Sean, were to their left The O’Learys sat to their right Across from them were Phoebe and her three husbands, Jason, Mitchell, and Lucas And rounding out the group were Jennifer and Erin, each sitting at opposite ends of the table

Brett and Adam, who she’d seen on the date with Nic and Sylas, walked in with the chane Jennifer had ordered