A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 516

There was a threatening edge in Toby's words, but the prosecution did not object.

And with that, Toby asked Wade and Hunter solemnly, "Have you been involved in impersonating my client while carrying out illegal activities including market manipulation and aiding criminal organizations in laundering money?"

"Yes," both men admitted.

"Was everything that you have done exactly as our evidence has proven?"

"Yes."

"Was James Stuart your co-conspirator and the mastermind behind all your actions?"

"Yes."

Neither would dare to hide anything now.

"Thank you," Tobias said and turned toward Judge Rackham. "With the evidence that my side has provided and the confession of the suspects, I maintain that my client is innocent of any charges placed against him on this trial and thus request that he be released without charge. I have nothing more to add."

"Thank you. Please return to your table, defense counsel."

As Tobias returned to his seat, Judge Rackham announced, "The court will be in recess for half an hour. The rest of my panel and myself will confer to make a final verdict."

With a bang of the gavel, Judge Rackham and his panel of fellow judges left, while the courtroom erupted raucously.

At the same time, Cordy's heart was relieved considerably.

Even if John had violated the law in the midst of his investigation, those were minor crimes and the sentences would not be serious.

From her perspective, she could accept it as long as it was not a life sentence or anything worse.

"Yeah. I should learn to let go," Bob agreed a little quietly.

"Anyway, it's time for some beer and karaoke once Johnny's released. Let's properly celebrate tonight," Sam said, serious for less than a second.

Before Bob could say yes, Cordy spoke. "No. He's in bad shape—he should stay home and recover. No alcohol."

Both men turned toward Cordy at once then, leaving her blushing.

She did not say anything wrong!

"Oh, we get it. Absence makes the heart fonder… We're not going to bother you two!"

Both Sam and Bob were grinning slyly then.