Chapter 86

The mood in the Nike family mansion was somber. The grandiose hall, usually filled with the echoes of laughter and the bustling activities of the household, now felt like a tomb.

Luis had nothing to say about the case in court. What else would she expect from a street girl like Katherine?

Senior Nike, a figure of formidable authority and pride, sat in his armchair, his eyes blazing with a mixture of fury and disappointment.

Romy and Cindy stood before him, their faces pale and drawn. They had expected a triumphant return, basking in the glow of their victory over Sebastian. Instead, they faced the wrath of their patriarch.

“How could you be so careless?” Senior Nike’s voice was a low growl, filled with disdain. “We lost everything because you two failed to see through Katherine’s lies!”

Romy shifted uncomfortably, his usual bravado nowhere to be seen. “We… we didn’t know, Grandpa. Katherine seemed so convincing. We thought she had everything under control.”

“Under control?”