Chapter 431

The opposing lawyer handed a document to the judge.

"This is the paternity test report between Mr. Qiao Xusheng and Ms. Qiao Ruoxing. The results confirm no biological father-daughter relationship exists."

"Ms. Qiao was born from Ms. He Yurou's extramarital affair. Our client bears no legal obligation for her upbringing. She also forfeits inheritance rights."

Qiao Ruoxing shot up from her seat. The chair screeched against the floor.

"That's bullshit! Qiao Xusheng, how dare you lie like this to win the case? You know exactly how Mom treated you!"

Her entire body trembled with rage.

The judge banged the gavel. "Plaintiff, maintain decorum in my courtroom."

Mo Mingxuan grasped Qiao Ruoxing's wrist. "Wait. Let them verify the results first."

The jury examined the document.

Qiao Ruoxing clenched her fists. "This has to be fake! My mother would never cheat!"

Mo Mingxuan's expression darkened.

Court-approved paternity tests rarely got falsified. Qiao Xusheng wouldn't present it unless genuine.

The jury soon confirmed the report's authenticity.

Qiao Ruoxing froze as if struck by lightning.

How could she not be Qiao Xusheng's daughter?

The gallery erupted in whispers.

Camera shutters clicked wildly. This wealthy family drama just got juicier.

Tang Xiaoxiao stomped her foot, shooting anxious glances at Mo Mingxuan.

Even Mo Mingxuan hadn't anticipated this twist.

"Your Honor," Qiao Xusheng suddenly spoke. "I'd like to address my daughter."

After receiving permission, he turned to Qiao Ruoxing with pained eyes.

"Ruoxing, I never wanted things to come to this. I planned to take this secret to my grave."

His voice cracked with emotion.

"For years, I treated you as my own. Even after your mother passed, I hoped to preserve our bond."

"If you needed money after divorcing Gu Jingyan, you could've asked me directly. Why drag us to court?"

His twisted words churned Qiao Ruoxing's stomach.