The Tippingback of Rania's World
Episode 136 - Dismantling the Hit-and-Run Case

"Brother Darrent, do you admit that you've smuggled narcotics into China and the United States?" ask the Chief Judge.

"Right, Judge, indeed" Darrent replied calmly.

"Is it true, you have an Opium plantation in the middle of a cotton field in East Nusa Tenggara?" ask the judge again.

"Not your highness. To my knowledge, the Opium plantation was there before we worked with the cotton and yarn producers" Darrent replied.

"Can you prove it?" ask the Member Judge.

"My Legal Authority has brought several letters of cooperation and corporate identity before we enter into a contract of cooperation, Your Honor. We also brought witnesses to the signing of the contract" Darrent replied.

One of the legal team also submitted some files to the front.

"Well, we'll study this evidence. But in any case, you are proven to be doing illegal practices by producing and selling narcotics" replied the member judge.

"Then, move on to the next problem. Was this production really done, unbeknownst to Brother Geffie Austeen and Sister Chloe Eilaria Austeen as company owners and homeowners?" ask the chairman.

All speechless. No one answered, neither the defendant nor the plaintiff.

"How's it?" The Chief Judge is still waiting for an answer.

Almost a minute passed, still no one answered the question.

"Okay, I changed the question. Are Brother Geffie Austeen and Sister Chloe Eilaria Austeen involved in the production and distribution of this narcotic, or have you heard of it?" said the Chief Justice.

"Never Your Majesty," Geffie replied hesitantly.

"Sorry to interrupt, allow me to testify" said Wilda.

"Please" said the Chief Justice.

"That's not true what Mr. Malfoy said, Your Majesty. A few years ago, I worked in a CL cosmetics lab, and I found harmful substances and narcotic substances in the composition of solid talcum powder and sow powder" Wilda testified.

"Then, I conveyed this to the leadership, and a few weeks later I received a PHK letter as well as accusations that I have mental illness" Wilda continued.

"So, from the description of sister Wilda Ningsih, there are indications that Brother Geffie and his wife neglected to supervise the company and did not follow up on employee complaints" said the Member Judge.

"Right, Your Majesty," replied Wilda.

Geffie and Chloe can't dodge. All the evidence is clear, if what Wilda says is true.

"Then, what about the basement used as a production area and office for this narcotics trade?" ask the Chief Judge.

Chloe and Geffie again.

"Your Highness Judge, let me answer."

"Hm... Sister Rania Austeen, Go ahead."

The deg! Rania was surprised by the response of the Judge and his team. Why do they call it Rania Austeen? He registered himself as a witness under the name Rania Putri.

"The underground chamber was built a long way before this drug trafficking case occurred. The Austeen family built it to preserve the relics of the Radmila family from Romania. There are no dangerous objects especially for the drug trade there," explained Rania.

"And the basement under Zumstein's Apartment is a way out for emergencies such as fires and earthquakes. It's just like being abused by certain authorized parties, Rania replied as she stared intently at Sania, her personal assistant.

"Hm... Then what is highly suspected here is Sister Fania Ansley and also Sania" commented the Chief Justice.

"Fania, are you aware of these production and trade activities?"

"No, Your Honor, Judge. I just focus on fashion shows. And I did go back and forth to the basement to research materials and product models" replied Fania firmly.

"But why would you falsify your identity when applying for a contract?" ask Judge.

"From the information we have received, you are married and have children. Your husband is Malfoy Ansley. Right?"

Fania's lips twitched. He wanted to hide this fact from the public.

"Brother Fania?" ask the judge again

"Right, Your Majesty. Malfoy Ansley is my husband."

"Then where is your son?" ask the Member Judge.

"I'm sorry, I can't answer questions outside the context of this court case" Fania said.

Rania glanced at Qiandra who was sitting next to her. The blonde-haired teen has been in tears ever since. He must have felt very sad not to be recognized by his own mother.

"Okay, we'll talk about this next time. Then, Can Sister explain your recent activities with Mr Malfoy?" ask Judge.

"We've been separating homes since a year ago. So I don't know what he's doing right now. It's possible that he trapped me out of heartache" replied Fania stammering.

"A year ago? Has that been since the hit-and-run you guys did?" ask the Chief Judge.

"I-it's... We didn't kill anyone" Elak Fania. Both of his hands clenched tightly.

"We're not accusing you of murder, but you're thinking straight there. It means you accidentally admitted the case" the Judge said.

Fania's eyes were wide open. He just realized his mistake.

"Sorry Sister Fania, you can't dodge anymore. In the black box of your vehicle, it can be heard clearly that you had a fight while devising a plan to bring down Geffie's business" explained Judge Member.

"And in the next few minutes, you saw a teenager in a scout uniform passing in front of you, whom you called the single daughter of Brother Geffie and his wife."

"Your plans suddenly changed, and hit the student. But from the various evidences and reports we received recently, you guys mistakenly bumped into people and disappeared to date."

The judge presented all the hit-and-run cases in the courtroom. Fania could only lower her head and clench her hands tightly.

"Tell me where is the Princess Rania you hit that night" the Chief Judge said loudly.

"I don't know anything. I just..." Fania did not continue her sentence.

"What only? Can proceed?" pinta Judge Member.

"I just accidentally got involved in this case. I don't know how it goes."

"But on the tape clearly, you asked Malfoy to run over the teenager" Judge Member replied.

Fania's body was trembling. He didn't answer anything.

"Allow me to testify, Your Majesty." Rania volunteered.

"Please."

"I know the whereabouts of Princess Rania. He's at the bottom of the deepest lake in the city" Rania said.

Everyone in the room was stunned to hear Rania's sentence, including Qiandra.

"Before I explain further, let me ask. Does everyone in this room know the true identity of me and my colleague Qiandra?" rania said again.

(Connected)

Thank you for reading. See you around.