Martha taught Liyan courtroom defense techniques.　　"You need to avoid using words like ‘I think’ or ‘I feel.’ It makes you sound too subjective."　　"Keep your answers short and precise. The tougher the question, the more direct your answer should be."　　"Unless you didn’t hear the lawyer’s question clearly the first time, avoid asking them to repeat it. Experienced lawyers know that witnesses stall when they’re unsure how to respond advantageously. This just gives them more reason to press you on that question."　　"I’ve heard that Judge Robert Russell might be presiding over the trial."　　Liyan thought the surname sounded familiar. "Russell? Is he Rachel Russell’s father?"　　"Yes. Mr. Russell is a highly respected judge in Oxfordshire, and his son also works in the legal field."　　"John once said their family and the Russell family are old friends. Shouldn’t that be a conflict of interest?"　　"Oxforshire is a small place. It's normal for high society to have connections." Martha tried to reassure Liyan, but she couldn’t convince herself.　　Without telling Liyan, Martha secretly called Grant Barnett at White Knight Law Firm. "Grant, can you have Christopher tail Judge Cameron Russell?"　　Grant disagreed. "I can’t assign someone to shadow a local judge just based on your hunch. Plus, surveillance costs money. Are you expecting the firm to foot the bill?"　　"Take it out of my salary."　　"Martha, don’t get too involved." Grant ended the call worriedly.　　Late into the night, Grant instructed Christopher to covertly follow Cameron Russell. He could never refuse Martha.　　The night before the trial, Martha received a photo and smiled knowingly.　　This case involving a prominent Oxfordshire company attracted many onlookers, and the gallery was packed.　　Judge Cameron Russell stood imposingly in the center of the courtroom, donned in his judicial robe, looking like a deity presiding over mortals. "I hereby declare this court in session."　　Martha seized the initiative. "Your Honor, I request you to recuse yourself temporarily."　　The gallery was stunned into silence by Martha’s request.　　Judge Russell glared at Martha. "Prosecutor, this is a trial, not a stage for your theatrics."　　"I’ve gathered new evidence during the pre-trial period. I want to present it now."　　"If the evidence is directly relevant, you may submit it at the appropriate time during t