Chapter 068

Tension hung in the air as everyone waited for the verdict during today’s court trial of Leander, who is being tried for fraud.

Leander sat at the defense table, his hands clasped together tightly. Organizing her papers calmly, Heather Holbrook, his lawyer and one of the best in Ethereum, sat beside him. The judge soon restored order in the courtroom amidst the buzzing murmurs.

"All rise," the bailiff announced. "The Honorable Judge Gregory presiding"

Everyone stood as Judge Gregory entered, taking his seat behind the bench. "You may be seated"

The prosecution lawyer, Mr. Hamilton, stood first. "Your Honor, we are here to address the charges of fraud amounting to £1.5 million against Leander Goldstein. Evidence points to a huge sum of £2 million in his bank account and that's inconsistent with his financial history"

Heather rose confidently. "Your Honor, the defense contends that Mr. Goldstein is not guilty. His account funds were given by his father and had no ties to any fr