Chapter 120

"I have carefully reviewed the evidence presented in this case and have reached a verdict," the judge started.

Nagsimulang kumabog ang dibdib ko. Napatingin ako sa aking relong pambisig.

"After six hours, the judge has finally decided," usal ni Zephyr kaya napatingin ako sa kaniya.

I gave me a feign smile. "Kinakabahan ako, buti pa ikaw kalmado."

Zephyr chuckled softly and shook his head in amusement. "Fun fact about those two lawyers... Izaiah and Benjamin never fail to win a trial."

Napakurap-kurap ako at saka dahan-dahang ibinaling ang tingin sa judge nang magsalita ito. "After reviewing all the evidence and considering the testimony of the witnesses, the court finds the defendant, Keizel Paterson, guilty of kidnapping, robbery, fraud, slander, and breach of contract. The defendant is hereby sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. This concludes the trial. The court is adjourned." Kinuha niya ang kaniyang gavel at ipinokpok iyon ng isang beses sa sound bl