Chapter 65 The Serpent's Nest

• The courtroom hummed with tension, the air heavy with the sound of shuffling papers and hushed whispers that carried more weight than spoken words. Polished wood gleamed under the harsh lights, turning the chamber into a stage where truth and power clashed for an audience that was obviously hungry for scandal.
• Jayden sat smugly beside his legal team, the tailored navy suit he wore a cruel mockery of the orange jumpsuit that had defined him for months. He looked composed, almost bored, but Leo, from his seat in the gallery, knew better. He caught the flicker in Jayden’s eyes, a sharp glint of triumph that betrayed his performance.
• Fred leaned closer, muttering under his breath. “He looks like a man who already knows the verdict.”