chapter 62

Chapter 62

I grinned satisfied as Nikkini began to shake and mention Herley’s name.

So fickle, exactly what I need to help me convict these criminals.

As soon as Nikkini mentioned Herley’s name, Alisa began to shake her head slowly with her eyes wide in fear. This was exactly why I had given the gag order.

I would have given her a reassuring look but that would be hypocritical.

Arnou looked at me softly and I knew he was requesting permission to speak. I nodded my head slightly and waited to hear what he had to say.

“You cruel woman, you do realize that the person you’re accusing is a member of my court. Falsely accusing her is a crime worthy of heavy punishment,”

I was shocked at Arnou’s defense of Herley. What was wrong with this family, why did they insist on keeping Herley around even though she was evil?

Even now, that they are faced with evidence that Herley had tried to kill me, Alisa still looked immensely relieved that Arnou had spoken out in Herley’s defense.

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