Chapter 136. Deceit

DOVE

Jacob took a long time to read the documents with me, not saying much so as not to expose us to public opinion. People started taking snacks from the table, and many sat down to rest a bit from the long hearing.

It was one of the longest hearings I had ever attended, and it even seemed like it was going to be much longer. The subject was very sensitive, and the process could not be rushed.

I was very relieved that Jacob was in charge and not me because this was too much for me, and I was very uncomfortable with the problem.

Something about the whole thing smelled very fishy, whether the cult was involved or not. With the death of Ian’s grandfather, a weight fell off my shoulders, and I thought that would be a little more lasting relief.

Now, unrest had entered the castle, for which I had to thank the interrogator. I saw him in the crowd, standing there with his usual mocking expression. I could not stand that about him, that smug manner and his imp