Chapter 139: The Court Case II

"Do you think Mr. Ewan is right?"

"I am not sure. Doctor Athena doesn’t look like the one who would do such evil. I think Mr. Ewan is confused, or perhaps he received wrong information..."

"Or maybe he is just too desperate to have his children back."

"If it is as you said, then he is a man most miserable."

"You lot are gullible! He must be telling the truth, especially since he came with proof. Ewan Giacometti is too powerful of a man to be deceived by a hacker. I think our doctor’s demeanor contributes to the disbelief—her innocent face is the best tool to mislead people."

"I think you are right. I have always questioned her success story. How does one go from being labeled an illiterate, as they claimed she was six years ago, to becoming a certified doctor? And not just that, but a well-known one who discovered the cure for a national pandemic?"

"I’m afraid you are right. We have all placed our lives in the hands of a murderer. She should be arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment!"

"I think life imprisonment is too lenient; she should be subjected to electrocution!"

Whispers buzzed like angry bees, escalating into loud arguments that filled the court. Elder Timothy had to strike the gravel four times to restore order.

"Silence!" He shouted again as the murmurs rose once more, moving to a crescendo of heated debates.

"If you won’t keep quiet, then this case will be handled in the inner chambers!" He threatened, causing a tense silence to blanket the council hall.

Sandro found himself wishing for that very outcome; it would certainly spare Ewan the public embarrassment that was coming soon.

as though delivering justice, but wait until Athena

know, Sandro, I wish I could stop what’s

gaze drifting to Athena. She wore a smile that seemed to cast her in the light Ewan was portraying—a look of calculated mischief. His friend would

continue your case..." Elder Timothy urged, reclaiming his

Athena’s gaze, his heart sinking as he noted the relaxed composure on her face—a calm echoed by those surrounding her, including that familiar figure he had seen

holding her hand? Ewan subtly shook his head, reminding himself that what Athena did wasn’t his concern—only the kids mattered. After

thus far, but if her influence continues, they will grow up to be hooligans and misfits, and

casting a glance

looked at him with an expression that resembled

was she looking at him that

know the Devil’s

shied away from the mention of

voice unwavering. "But this time, I must

wave of frightened gasps

kidnapped Athena. I didn’t know why initially, but I was part of the rescue team..." Ewan pressed down the unsettling memory of what he had witnessed when he intervened to save her—it wasn’t the

Digging deeper, I discovered they were after her because of a certain research—to stop her from causing more harm and earning blood money. It turns out

caught in a whirl of processing his shocking claims, grappling with belief and

want her hands off my children." Ewan paused, inhaling deeply as he prepared to make his next point.

thought this, she fumbled through her bag, her eyes widening when she didn’t

what are you searching for?" Margaret whispered,

Ewan was still speaking.

for my phone. Have you seen

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