“T-They were the ones who made the first move by approaching me. According to them, you will surely pass down the inheritance right to me if something were to happen to Sebastian. That’s why I agreed to collude with them,” Stephen stuttered and pointed at the members of the Cabinet Council with his quivering finger.

His words rang out like thunder to everyone, striking the congress hall once again.

This time around, everyone in the congress hall only gaped at the members of the Cabinet Council with a perplexed look. Apparently, their senses were prevailed by the previous overwhelming moments and their minds had since turned mushy. My goodness! Is the worst yet to come?

It wasn’t until quite some time had passed did the Director of Public Prosecutions come to his senses. He looked in the direction of the Cabinet Council. “Mr. Hamilton, is he telling the truth?”

In response, Franklin shook his head and responded casually, “I’m clueless of that.”

The Chief Prosecutor’s eyes widened in disbelief. He could not believe that Franklin sounded innocent without a sense of guilt.

 

An infuriated Jonathan lashed out at once. “What do you mean? Are you trying to say that my son is telling lies? Now that he has relented and admitted his wrongful act, do you think it still makes sense for him to lie?”

Franklin simply shrugged and replied placidly, “I wish to make myself clear again. I really don’t have any clue about that.”

 

Jonathan a meaningful look. “Anyway, Old Mr. Jadeson, if you don’t trust all of us from

of fury, Jonathan blurted out, “Then what are you

ones who merely spent time

Council had dashed out of the congress hall. Within a while, all

see if the person you are looking for is among them. Before that, however, a word of advice. Regardless of anything, your words are nothing without concrete evidence,”

that instant, Stephen could not think of anything else. His mind was preoccupied with the yearning to stay

chance to fight for his life by pointing out his mistake in front

Council Cabinet one by one before he pointed at a short, plump man standing far right

me. I still keep a record of our phone conversation!” Stephen’s

voice sounded right after the recording was played. “Lieutenant Colonel Jadeson, if you agree, both of us will be able to obtain what we are yearning for. It’s a win-win situation for us,

“But…”

nephew’s life. I’m just thinking of giving him a good scare.” The Deputy Chief was

an eye, everyone in the congress hall turned to look at the Deputy Chief. Nobody would fail to sense the unmistakable uniqueness of his voice from the recorded

the top of his lungs. “You’re bluffing! Stephen Jadeson, you were the one who approached me first by requesting my help to set your nephew up. You promised to talk your dad into enabling me to

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