Chapter 360

Brody approached the witness stand. His expression remained serious but composed as he faced the highest-ranking judicial officer in the country.

He maintained a respectful distance from Zavian, adjusting his posture to appear confident without seeming arrogant.

“Chief Justice Blackthorn, how long have you known Emmeline Maine?”

Zavian’s broad shoulders relaxed as he settled into his role as witness rather than judge. His hands rested lightly on the polished wooden arms of the chair. “We’ve known each other for three months. Since she and her husband moved into the neighborhood.”

His tone remained matter-of-fact, betraying nothing of the complex relationship that had blossomed between them during those months.

Brody nodded thoughtfully, taking a few steps to his right. “On November 10th, your wife received a call from Mrs. Kim, asking for help. You went to the Maine residence together. Is that correct?”

His question established the timeline with c