RISE OF THE HEIRS: Getting Rid of The Traitor

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Before long, Jill, Arthur, and Camellia's cases had gone to court. There was nothing that could make the trio's sentences less than their good behaviour. Unfortunately, Jill, who had received a report on the Duke's death, flatly rejected the accusations made by the prosecutor.

"That case was a long time ago! How could they accuse me without evidence? I'm the victim! Why am I the accused now?"

The chief judge tapped his hammer lightly. His hand stretched out in a sign to ask everyone present and starting to mutter to be quiet.

The prosecutor immediately brought out a picture as the most up-to-date evidence there was. Right on the drum in front of the house, which was now overgrown with grass.

"The evidence is here. This drum. There is no signature of the house owner's initials. But a ring was found with his initials, DS. As if this drum doesn't want to lose what really happened. Meanwhile, in the victim's room, the witness found another large ring with the name Sophie. Which revealed t