Upon the cold stares of Nathan, Camilla, and Will, Lawrence's forehead became sweaty. He felt unprecedented pressure on him.
However, he steeled himself and blurted, “Kylie and Penny are not even dead; this could only be considered assault. He should at most be charged for attempted murder. You can't say that his mistakes are unforgivable, can you?”
Camilla could tell that Lawrence was speaking on behalf of Clifford in fighting for a lighter punishment for Kiel.
Frowning, she was about to object when Nathan gave her a look and stopped her from speaking.
Nathan felt that it was a grudge between him and the Davier family, hence he did not want her to get involved.
Also, Mr. Windsor was about to retire. Nathan did not want Camilla to have any conflicts with Clifford at this juncture lest Clifford should hold a grudge and seek revenge against her after Mr. Windsor's retirement.
He had made up his mind to seek justice for his wife by himself.
Looking at Lawrence, Nathan asked, “So, how do you think this person should be punished?”
Lawrence leaned forward slightly and explained, “I need to ask Mr. Kiel some questions before jumping to any conclusion.”
Nathan gave a half-smile. “Go ahead.”
Lawrence turned around and asked Kiel solemnly, “Mr. Kiel, may I ask if you ordered
Eugene to attack the General?”
Kiel widened his eyes as he was about to curse.
Seated in a chair, Clifford added expressionlessly, “Speak the truth.”
Kiel had no choice but to answer unwillingly. “I did not order Eugene. It had nothing to do with me. I'm innocent.”
Lawrence nodded. “I heard that Eugene is called the God of Warrior. He has fought all around the nation and even travelled around Xyperia to challenge the fighters there. All this while, he has never lost a single fight. It seems like he came to battle the General in order to gauge the true strength of the North. It has nothing to do with Mr. Kiel.”
Nathan snickered.
Lawrence asked Kiel again, “You have nothing to do with Eugene. But you can't deny your crime
for assaulting Penny and Kylie, can you?”
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