Legacy of the Dark

Chapter 113: Stained Justice

That morning, the city of London was shrouded in a thick fog that hung low over the bustling streets. But it wasn’t just the fog that made the city feel gloomy; the news that had just shaken the entire nation made the atmosphere even heavier. On television screens, in newspapers, and across social media, one story dominated every conversation: Alex Hughes, the controversial politician long under scrutiny for alleged corruption and ties to the underworld, had been acquitted by the court because the evidence presented was deemed invalid.

James Rolling, Alex’s strongest political rival, sat frozen in his chair in his spacious yet cold office. His hands clenched tightly, his eyes staring blankly at the television screen broadcasting the news of Alex’s release. His heart seethed with anger and disappointment that he struggled to contain. All the carefully laid plans, every effort to uphold justice, had been shattered in an instant. This defeat tasted more bitter than any he had ever experi