Chapter 752

When Cody was declared not guilty and released in court, the entire room erupted in cheers.

Not only were there official media reporters present, including Sylvia and her group, but also some of Cody's friends and former colleagues who had come early due to their concern for him.

Outside the courtroom, a crowd of reporters who couldn't get inside swarmed towards Cody and Franklin.

"Mr. Wright, how do you feel about being released in court?"

"Going from a high-ranking figure to a defendant, what does that feel like?"

“Your future as the head of Larro is probably in jeopardy. How do you feel about becoming an ordinary person?"

"How do your family and friends view you now?"

The reporters fired off questions at Cody like rapid gunfire.

Franklin frowned, exuding an aura of coldness.

His powerful presence felt like an army of thousands. He stared at the reporters, his eyes filled with a chilling gaze. In a cold, unemotional tone, he said, "Please make way. My client will not be taking any interviews."

The reporters were momentarily stunned by the lack of warmth.

So icy...

So frigid...

It was only at this point that they instinctively turned to Franklin, whose face was cold as ice, as if he were covered in a layer of frost. Just one look from him sent shivers down their spines, making them feel uneasy. For a moment, no one dared to utter another word.

"Cody!"

Just then, Mrs. Wright suddenly pushed through the crowd.

She was dressed in a deep blue velvet suit, wearing low-heeled shoes. Her face had a light layer of makeup, and although she seemed carefully dressed, it couldn't hide the exhaustion and thinness on her face.

It seemed she had been going through a tough time lately.

Her flight had been delayed, and she hurriedly made her way here, waiting outside since her arrival. She was growing anxious.

alongside Franklin, her anxious heart finally found

eyes, she held Cody's

replied with a soft smile, looking at Mrs. Wright. “You've lost weight. Why did you lose so much

I've been worrying about you.

looked away, tears

like their family had been apart for a century. The taste of it

Mrs. Wright's shoulder. "I've reserved a private room at

They moved forward, and the journalists surprisingly didn't dare to crowd around. Under the imposing presence of Franklin, they instinctively made way, watching as the group got

one car, and the Wright family took the other. Cody's acquittal brought immense joy to Brayden, who promptly booked several tables at Balfax Hotel. He excitedly called some of Cody's old friends and comrades to join the celebration. However, the responses

those who had once considered Cody

tinged with guilt. "Dad, there's something I need to

expression, asked, "What

struggled to find the

at him sideways and asked, "Are those uncles and

then that Cody realized his wife and son had invited other people. Given his current status, having been acquitted but without a job,

was no longer in power, those people probably wanted nothing to do with him, even

Cody,

might not have many attendees, just our family and Franklin," Brayden said,

he smiled

a cheerful event. But... many people said they had other commitments,” Brayden said, growing more disheartened as he spoke. Cody didn't care about these superficial matters and didn't let them bother him. He said, "It's okay,

sighed and didn't say anything

was also feeling the weight of the situation, and she softly comforted Cody, "Godfather, I... I can play the piano for

at comfort might have been a bit awkward, but it touched both Mrs. Wright and Cody

corner of her eye

Cody's hand and continued, "Cody, it's okay. If no one comes, we'll have our meal together. We'll have a couple of

head to send a message to

Sylvia noticed Franklin let out a sigh and leaned back

dinner, but not many are coming. I was thinking of

back, his handsome face clouded with frustration. Cody's release from prison had been meant to send a clear message to Urgford and others, letting them know that the Wright family hadn't been defeated. However, with so few attendees at the welcoming feast, it felt like the message had been

to MI&'s core members and other friends he knew. As Cody had lost his job and position, with only Brayden remaining outside the world of politics, Urgford and others likely assumed

Franklin, making Urgford and his associates believe that attending this feast was a waste of

found excuses to decline. Now, they probably viewed Cody as dispensable,

his close friend's family mistreated like

to Franklin. She lazily sat in her seat, reaching out to her

but her sister and brother-in-law were hosting this feast, and someone had to show up, right? The absence of guests

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