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.

wait until Athena began to speak. He sighed and glanced at

Sandro, I wish I could stop what’s

cast her in the light Ewan was portraying—a look of calculated mischief.

please continue your case..." Elder Timothy urged, reclaiming his seat after having stood during

Elder Timothy..." Ewan replied, momentarily meeting Athena’s gaze, his heart sinking as he noted the relaxed composure on her face—a calm echoed

And why was he holding her hand? Ewan subtly shook his head, reminding himself that what Athena did wasn’t

for them thus far, but if her influence continues, they will grow up to be hooligans and misfits, and I can’t allow that to happen—at least, not while I’m still alive. They may hate me for wanting to separate them from their mother, but I am confident that over time,

casting a glance at

daughter, Kate, looked

looking at him that way? He quickly pushed the unsettling feeling

know the Devil’s Scorpion

from the mention of the deadliest gang

voice unwavering.

of frightened gasps rippled through

weeks ago, they 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

children were kidnapped. Digging deeper, I discovered they were after her because of a certain research—to stop her

their minds caught

actually. I just want her hands off my children." Ewan paused, inhaling deeply as

What was Ewan doing? As she thought this, she fumbled through her bag, her eyes widening when she didn’t find

you searching for?" Margaret whispered, observing her

Ewan was still speaking.

for my phone. Have you

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