Chapter 132: The Culprit (2)

Silence reigned in the courtroom, a heavy, oppressive silence that seemed to stretch on endlessly. Nikolai stood there with an unsettling, almost sinister smile on his face, while Sasha struggled to process his accusations. Maria and Danil, on the other hand, were visibly stunned, their expressions reflecting a mixture of shock and confusion. "What in the world are you talking about? Are you playing detective now? It doesn’t suit you at all!" Danil erupted, shattering the eerie quiet. His frustration was palpable as he released his grip on his mother, allowing her to regain her stance and face Nikolai with renewed strength. Danil’s anger was evident. In his mind, it would only take one decisive action to drive his blade into Nikolai’s heart, ending the torment once and for all. His eyes flickered toward Maria, whose expression of tension and distress revealed that Nikolai’s accusations had struck a deep chord. It was no surprise; Maria, despite being the Beta’s wife, had always prefe