“It is this court’s decision that the defendant, Ezekiel Clark, is found guilty of the charges of murder and fund-raising fraud, and will be sentenced to death two years from now.” 

Thunk! 

Following the sound of the gavel striking against the sound block, Ezekiel’s fate was sealed. 

Catelyn stood up abruptly from the audience stand. Tears gathered in her amber-colored eyes but stubbornly refused to fall as she stared anxiously at Ezekiel. 

“Dad…” She went up in an attempt to speak to Ezekiel, and it felt like there was a lump in her throat. 

Dressed in the prisoner’s white uniform, Ezekiel was dragged along the way by a few prison guards. He looked worn, without a trace of his previous spirit. He appeared as though he had aged, and even his sideburns had started to turn gray. 

“Cat, believe me—I am not a murderer. All these are false accusations; my enemies are framing me!” 

Catelyn’s heart ached at this. She believed with all her heart that her kind father could not possibly be a murderer. With tears pooling in her eyes, she hoarsely croaked, “Don’t worry, Dad, I’ll find a way to overturn your case and get you out!” 

When the guard saw Catelyn in his way, he pulled her away impatiently. “This isn’t time for your visit. The prisoner needs to return to the prison.” 

fell to the ground. The skin on her wrist tore, but despite the pain, she could not shed a tear when she still had to

go find Jamie Mason! He’s my fiancé, and he must have ways to handle this!’ She thought to herself before dialing Jamie in tears like he

Catelyn. The arrangement between us was based on your father’s financial status. Now, with him going to prison and the Clark family announcing bankruptcy, why should

trembling voice, she asked, “The entire community knows about the union between the Clarks and Masons, and even if you want to withdraw from the

attention to,” Jamie responded carelessly. “Since you asked nicely, I’ll give you a chance. Come to the Four-Seasons Hotel tonight at nine, and if you can satisfy me,

toward her head. “You’re rubbing salt into

“The ball is

Catelyn tried so hard to keep at bay the whole day finally cascaded down her cheeks, her defenses finally

not be marrying her yet still asked her to keep him company in a hotel, which meant that he wanted her to be

would happen to her father if she

to not know her with what was happening to her

in Four-Seasons Hotel, she knocked on the door and realized the door was not locked. She pushed the door

her lashes fluttering as she feebly called

with both his hands before she had the chance to react and pinned them on each

calm down…” Terrified at the abruptness, she shivered uncontrollably, but the man had completely lost his senses.

… 

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