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The courtroom was tense as the trial began. Derrick was seated on the side, under the watchful eyes of Lei and some police officers. Xavier, on the other hand, was in handcuffs, looking defiant but nervous.

Haruko and Theodore stood side by side, ready to present their case. Haruko was visibly anxious, her heart pounding in her chest. She had reviewed all the evidence and her lines countless times, but the pressure of the moment was overwhelming.

Theodore noticed her nervousness and placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "You've got this, Haruko," he said softly. "Just speak from your heart, and everything will be fine."

As the trial started, Xavier's attorney tried to discredit Haruko and Theodore's claims, presenting a few shreds of evidence that seemed to favor Xavier. The judges listened carefully, and the courtroom was filled with tension.

Hwoarang couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "This guy's insane. He's trying to twist the truth."

Zafina chuckled softly as Jin sighed. Miguel nodded in agreement and made his answer. "Indeed. But Haruko and Theodore are strong. They can handle this."

Baek gave Hwoarang a warning look, and Hwoarang quickly fell silent. Satoko and Asuka shared a knowing smile, knowing that Haruko and Theodore were more than capable of handling the situation.

Oliver, Alexander, Lars, Lee, Xiaoyu, and Lili watched with bated breath, all rooting for Haruko and Theodore. They had seen the dedication and hard work the two had put into preparing for this trial, and they had high hopes for their success.

Ivan looked a bit confused by some of the legal terms being thrown around, but Alisa leaned over and whispered explanations to him, keeping him engaged in the proceedings.

Josie and Nina were called to the witness stand, and both girls confidently shared their accounts of the events, corroborating Haruko and Theodore's claims. Nina, in particular, had a piece of evidence that stunned everyone in the courtroom.

Before leaving the stand, Nina turned to Xavier's attorney and said, "You should be aware that Haruko has evidence to support my statement." She then motioned to Haruko, who played the evidence she had on hand.

Xavier's face turned pale as the evidence incriminated him. He looked around, realizing that the odds were now stacked against him.

Theodore smirked and glanced at the attorney, who seemed at a loss for words. Haruko couldn't help but mimic one of Claudio's victory poses from The Iron Fist 7, sarcastically clapping her hands, and smirking pride, Claudio was caught off guard as he was impressed.

"Bravo, attorney," Haruko remarked, giggling a little, yet her eyes were showing a little scared as the attorney couldn't look straight at her, "but can you defend against this evidence provided by Nina and Josie?"

The judges considered the evidence and deliberated for a brief moment. Then, they reached a verdict—Xavier Miller was guilty, and Derrick was innocent.

The courtroom erupted in cheers and applause. Haruko and Theodore had won the case, and justice was served. Xavier let out a scream of frustration and defeat, while his attorney looked utterly defeated.

The alliance group rushed over to congratulate Haruko and Theodore. Lili quickly hugged Derrick, tears of relief in her eyes. Nina allowed Steve to embrace her, her smile bright with satisfaction.

Claudio couldn't contain his joy and ran over to Haruko, pulling her into a passionate kiss. Josie hugged Theodore tightly, celebrating their victory together.

Ayako and Satoko cheered loudly, their faith in Haruko and Theodore having paid off. The alliance group joined in the celebration, clapping and cheering for their friends.

As the day came to an end, the alliance group gathered to celebrate their success. They knew that their fight wasn't over, but they had won a significant battle. The bond between them grew even stronger, knowing that together, they could overcome any challenge.

The eve of the trial was a moment of triumph and unity. The alliance group had proven that when they stood together, they were an unstoppable force. With the victory fresh in their hearts, they looked forward to whatever challenges lay ahead, knowing they could face them head-on, as a family, as a team.