The Trial

Carl waited in his office, too worked up to sit still. A knock on the door, and then Mindy entered. ‘Dad, it’s done. We have the witness and evidence. Everything will unfold just as you want.’ Joy sparkled in Carl’s eyes, grateful for his daughter’s assistance. ‘Good, Mindy. Get Dylan here immediately. I want Elias’s trial to begin ASAP.’ Mindy nodded, a wicked smile on her face, and left to find Dylan. She brought Natee along, with the woman’s face veiled to conceal her identity. Meeting Dylan, Mindy relayed Carl’s instructions. Dylan’s eyes lingered on her earlobes, adorned with the pink pearl earrings. ‘You did an excellent job. Your dad is right to be proud of you. I am, too.’ Mindy shrugged. ‘It was easy.’ Dylan shifted his focus to Natee. ‘Mindy, go get changed. I’ll handle your witness. We’ll gather everyone in half an hour.’ ‘Alright!’ Mindy nodded. *** The Kurtazagg border weather was frigid, and the air threatened to freeze. Dwight, draped in a wool coat, moved towards the me