Chapter 365

Yuna’s shoulders slumped almost imperceptibly when she recognized her temporary defeat. The confident stance she had maintained throughout the trial had finally cracked, revealing a glimpse of the woman beneath the professional armor.

“That’ll be all, Your Honor,” she replied curtly.

On her way back to her seat, Yuna shot Zavian a look of pure contempt. The glare she directed at Emmeline was equally venomous, carrying days or weeks of accumulated resentment that seemed to transcend the current case.

After settling into her chair, she straightened her suit jacket with sharp, agitated movements that betrayed her inner turmoil.

“After hearing what the doctor has to say,” Judge Harrison began seriously, “We will determine whether Chief Justice Blackthorn’s testimony is acceptable or not, as well as the authenticity of the photographs presented by the prosecution.”

Her voice brought a momentary calm to the charged atmosphere of the courtroom. She adjusted he