Chapter 824: A Hilarious Lawsuit, A Stunning Beauty
In the original timeline, the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp legal battle dragged on for six years, a chaotic spectacle of endless twists and turns. It was a classic case of one side taking the stage just as the other bowed out. For onlookers, after so many reversals, the truth became irrelevant. No one cared who won or lost—it was pure entertainment.
In mid-April 2022, Depp brought up the infamous incident of Amber allegedly defecating on his bed during a court hearing. Amber's team denied it, claiming it was Depp's pet dog. Depp was adamant it wasn't. The judge pressed him: "Why are you so certain? Do you have proof?" Depp burst out laughing, saying, "My dog's a teacup breed, barely three pounds!" Amber's lawyer objected, and the judge apologized.
Then came Amber's counterattack, accusing Depp of his own scatological antics. She claimed he'd urinated on their front door and even threatened to write her name in bodily fluids. The courtroom descended into farce with an exchange that was nothing short of surreal:
Amber's lawyer: "Did Mr. Depp expose himself?"
Witness: "If I'd seen Mr. Depp's privates, I think I'd remember!"
For context, this witness was casually smoking during testimony. Which begs the question: Can you smoke in a U.S. courtroom? The whole room seemed to find the exchange "hilarious," with the witness puffing away adding to the absurdity. Everyone was struggling to suppress their smirks.
Amber's lawyer pressed Depp on his drinking and drug use:
Lawyer: "You were drunk, weren't you?"
Depp: "What, I can't enjoy a happy hour now and then?"
Lawyer: "And you frequently used drugs? Did you bring any drugs with you?"
Depp: "I didn't bring any, but this little box would be perfect for it."
Lawyer: "Haven't you starred in several big-budget blockbusters?"
Compared to the smoking witness, Depp took it to another level, bringing gummy bears and a sketchpad to court. During the proceedings, he'd toss a gummy in his mouth and even offered one to his lawyer, who declined with a mix of amusement and exasperation. Then Depp started doodling, proudly showing his sketches to his lawyer for feedback. The lawyer's face—pure, unfiltered Coca-Cola-level disbelief—was priceless.
As for Amber, her courtroom performance was a masterclass in melodrama—sobbing one moment, gazing skyward with a sigh the next, tears streaming down her face. Her acting was Oscar-worthy.
Oh, and one more thing: After her divorce from Depp, Amber dated a woman named Bianca Butti, then briefly hooked up with the world's richest man before dumping him (yes, she ended it, as he admitted). After that, she was spotted with another girlfriend, hand-in-hand on the streets of Spain, practically in hiding. Her attraction to women clearly wasn't just for show—she's likely genuinely bisexual.
When Amber noticed Martin Meyers and Robert Downey Jr. glancing their way, her heart skipped a beat. She turned to Tasya. "Should we go talk to Martin and Downey?"
She was nervous but willing to take the risk for her girlfriend. After a moment's thought, Tasya replied, "I know Martin's girlfriend, Miranda Kerr. Maybe we can use that connection. Let's go."
Amber, curious, whispered as they approached, "Miranda Kerr? The one who built the Miranda brand?"
"Exactly," Tasya said. "You might not know, but Miranda was just a small-time model before Martin helped her. Without him, her brand wouldn't have taken off, let alone grown so fast. Martin's got that kind of power—flick a finger, and us little fish get more than we can handle!"
In Martin's other memories, Tasya's strongest impression was her commanding "queenly aura." But clearly, she hadn't yet honed that persona—she was still just a budding "little enchantress."
Tasya turned to Martin. "Mr. Meyers, how's Miranda doing? She's the most charismatic model I've ever shot. Her Miranda brand is killing it lately. Who knew she had such a businesswoman's edge?"
Martin saw through their approach but didn't brush them off. Smiling, he said, "Miranda's doing great, and her business is thriving. I remember her mentioning you—she was really impressed with your photography skills."
That was true. Tasya van Ree's photography had a solid reputation in North America's fashion and photography circles.
"Really? Thanks for her kind words," Tasya beamed, then gently nudged Amber forward. "Mr. Meyers, Mr. Downey, this is my girlfriend, Amber Heard, an actress."
Even Downey, a reformed playboy now loyal to his wife, couldn't help but be struck by Amber's beauty, his heart stirring just a bit.
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