Chapter 21- Facing the Jury

The day before, at King’s Empire, Victor sat at the head of the table with the board of management. The room buzzed with murmurs and impatient whispers.

“Victor, why have you called us here? Shouldn’t we be at home?” one of the board members asked, clearly irritated.

Victor raised his hand, signaling for silence. “Everyone, please, calm down. There’s no need to worry. I’ve called this meeting for one reason: Stephen.”

The murmurs ceased as all eyes focused on Victor. “Stephen doesn’t belong here,” he continued. “He shouldn’t be leading us. The substantial profits we used to see from the empire aren’t coming in like before.”

“What do you really want, Victor?” another board member asked sharply.

Victor smiled, leaning back in his chair. “I want all of you to denounce Stephen in the court. If we do this, the jury will find him guilty. In return, everyone here will get what they want.”

A hush fell over the room as the board members exchanged glances.

“I know Stephen has offer