Whispers of Wealth: The Mysterious Son-in-law

Ch- 96 : Shadow of Darkness

The courtroom buzzed with anticipation, and the atmosphere grew thick with tension as the judge entered, draped in solemn black robes.

Mark sat on the edge of his seat, eyes fixed on the person who was finally here as a result of his consistent efforts— Connor Lawrence, who had managed to escape justice at every turn… but not this time.

This time, he had plenty of evidence to have him sentenced, but Connor seemed completely unbothered by the fact that all these people had gathered here for his trial.

Flanked by his defense attorney, he was wearing a mask of composure that did a good job at hiding the storm inside.

However, Mark could still tell that he was putting on a false air of confidence, because his eyes betrayed a hint of anxiety, revealing a crack in the facade.

His eyes, cold and calculating, scanned the room, and their gazes locked for a brief moment, as Mark noticed a flicker of defiance.

It was a game… a chess match, where the pieces were people's lives, and the stakes