Calliope glanced over at Portia.
Portia caught her eye and immediately slipped away.
A few minutes later, the big screen on stage flickered to life.
One by one, Calliope played the evidence she had gathered—emails, photos, surveillance footage—all of it showing everything she had ever done for the Jewell family.
There were also files proving Kermit’s inheritance and will, and documentation of Calliope’s own assets.
She had kept every shred of proof, and now, she calmly explained to everyone where her money came from, how she got it, and why it was hers.
Everyone saw the letter Kermit had left her, too.
Then came the footage of Calliope caring for Kermit during his illness—clips of her at his bedside, holding his hand, doing everything she could.
There were even video statements from the world-renowned doctors who had treated Kermit. Each of them had recorded a message, vouching for Calliope: she had done everything possible to save him, while the rest of the Jewell family had barely lifted a finger.
One after another, the doctors said it: “Without Calliope, Kermit wouldn’t have lived as long as he did. She gave her all.”
The crowd was stunned.
“Oh my God… this is so thorough!”
“Jeez, is that a video from when she was a kid? That’s heartbreaking, I’m about to cry.”
“She was practically abused by the Jewell family. Look at that room—no child should have to live there. Even the housekeepers had it better!”
“And Lisette, all dressed up like a princess, but Calliope was wearing rags. She couldn’t even eat with them!”
“How could they treat her like that? I just want to give little Callie a hug!”
“My heart is breaking for her!”
“How can you play favorites like this? Young Callie didn’t even know who she was. She never understood why they were so cruel.”
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