Chapter 20 That night , Valerie contacted several of the world's largest media platforms and announced that she would hold a global live broadcast in twenty - four hours . The news sent shockwaves across the globe . Everyone wanted to know how the final chapter of this high - profile family feud would unfold . On the day of the broadcast , Valerie stared directly into the central camera , as if she were looking at someone on the other side of the screen . She wasted no time and went straight to the point . The first piece of evidence was clearly displayed on the screen behind her . There were two documents , laid out side by side . On the left was the marriage certificate she and Theodore had forged years ago , with their red - background photos . On the right was the relationship certificate between Theodore and Olivia , clearly marked " marital relationship . " " Mr. Theodore and I held a wedding in New York six years ago . This is the marriage certificate he forged to deceive me , while a year earlier , he had already registered with Ms. Olivia and publicly declared that she was his only beloved . " " Therefore , today I accuse Theodore of his first crime : bigamy ! From the very beginning , my son Andrew and I have been victims ! " 0.00 % 09 : 450 Chapter 20 However , this was only the beginning . 288 Vouchers Next , she played surveillance footage from the apartment and audio recordings from Dorothy's phone , which clearly documented Theodore's cover - up for Olivia ! " The second crime I accuse him of is harboring a criminal ! He condoned Olivia's deliberate murder and helped destroy the evidence ! " Piece by piece , Valerie presented her final accusation : " Now , Theodore plays the role of a devoted lover before the whole world , using public opinion to attack me and my family , trying to take my only son away from me . Everyone , do you think I should hand Andy back to such a father ? " The power of the global broadcast was devastating . Overnight , Theodore became a pariah , despised by all . Because of his fraudulent marriage and involvement in a murder case , he became the object of public scorn in Los Angeles . The Hewitt Group's stock plummeted and was immediately suspended . Shareholders rushed to sell , partners terminated contracts urgently , and the entire business empire collapsed at an unprecedented speed . Meanwhile , the highly anticipated international custody case soon reached its verdict . In court , Arnold brought in a star attorney team , refuting every accusation and slander from Theodore's side . The chain of evidence he presented was shockingly thorough . From Andy's psychological evaluation report , to Theodore's past misdeeds , and the negative global impact caused by the live broadcast . 28.78 % 09:45 Chapter 20 In contrast , Theodore's legal team was utterly defeated . 288 Vouchers All their defenses seemed feeble and powerless in the face of irrefutable facts . In the end , the judge pronounced the verdict in court : the defendant Theodore is permanently deprived of visitation and custody rights over Andrew . Sole custody of Andrew is granted to his mother , Valerie . At the moment the verdict was delivered , Valerie , sitting in the gallery , finally couldn't hold back her tears of relief . This nightmare that had lasted far too long was finally brought to an end by the justice of the law . But for a madman , things were far from over . At the courthouse entrance , Theodore blocked their way . In his hand , he held a black pistol ! " Theodore , you lunatic ! Are you going to pull the same trick again ? " Valerie , still shaken , shielded Andy in her arms , Arnold pulled her behind him , blocking Theodore's terrifying gaze . Theodore walked closer , step by step , until there was less than three meters between them . The surrounding reporters and bystanders had not yet dispersed ; seeing this tense standoff , they all raised their phones . At that moment , Theodore raised the gun in his hand . A suppressed gasp rippled through the crowd . But the dark muzzle was not aimed at anyone else ; instead , he turned it 62.62 % 09:45 Chapter 20 and pressed it hard against his own temple . " Vallie , I give you two choices . " 289 Vouchers " First , you come with me . We take Andy and return to Los Angeles to start over . I will give you the Hewitt Group , I will give you my life , I will give you everything . " " Second , you choose him , and then I die in front of you . "