A Rise to the Throne

Chapter 87: Abducted Lawyer.

The judge, stern-faced and impatient, shot Adonis a pointed look, practically ordering him to speed things up. It was in that moment, amid the judge's disapproving gaze, that Adonis's mind snapped into action, a decision coming up within his thoughts like a lightning bolt.

He decided, right then and there, that waiting was no longer an option. The lawyer, whose absence was getting even more suspicious was now an urgent necessity. With a swift glance towards the judge, as if seeking permission from a higher authority, Adonis bolted into action.

He didn't wait for words of agreement; his need propelled him like a sprinter exploding off the starting block. The courtroom's exit beckoned, a portal to his next move, and he didn't hesitate. Like a whirlwind, Adonis surged from the courtroom, his steps imbued with a sense of purpose that bordered on desperation. He emerged into the corridor, his heart pounding in sync with his hurried breaths. Time seemed to warp as he raced toward the eleva