Over those seven days, a steady stream of visitors arrived at The Detention Center. To ensure Vivienne didn't suffer, Talia monopolized the visiting hours with various excuses every single day.
Meanwhile, the factions betting on the trial's outcome were busy perfecting their schemes.
Amidst the chaos, the calmest person was Vivienne. For the last three days, she refused all visitors, spending her time in solitary confinement doing nothing but eating and sleeping.
Two days before the trial, Bianca's *To the Incompetent Mr. President!* exploded on the university forums, sparking massive debate. As the letter gained traction, major influencers and media personalities launched a viral challenge based on it.
Within twenty-four hours, Adrian Markell's official inbox was flooded with tens of thousands of emails. It was an absolute nightmare.
On the eve of the trial, Caspian still hadn't returned to Athelvia. Both allies and enemies held their breath, waiting for dawn.
*
Trial day.
The chilling wind howled, but a massive crowd of passionate citizens had already gathered outside the solemn courthouse.
Fifteen minutes before the session, the families began to arrive.
Reporters frantically checked their watches.
"Do you think the Ravenshires will even show up? After all, she's just an adopted daughter. Elder Ravenshire hasn't even flown back for this. She's probably been discarded."
"I heard they could have posted bail, but they let her rot in detention. Looks like they've washed their hands of her."
"Makes sense. She's just a foster kid."
The fact that the Blackthorne patriarch had shown up in person made everyone suck in a breath.
Reporters surged forward but were swiftly blocked by the Blackthornes' security team.
"Mr. Blackthorne! What are your thoughts on this case? Care to elaborate?"
"Mr. Blackthorne! Do you have any comments regarding Isolde framing her own sibling?"
Edmund stared straight ahead, completely ignoring them. Escorted by their guards, the grandfather and grandson entered the building.
And so, the curtain rose on an unpredictable narrative.
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