CHAPTER 86 IT HAPPENED

"Wrong," Madison corrected, her voice trembling with fear. "I was threatened by assassins sent by Mr. Park. They told me to frame her, or else they'd kill me." The judge's brow furrowed, his expression turning grave as he leaned forward in his chair, his eyes narrowed. "Assassins?" he repeated, his voice low and gravelly. "Is there any proof of these claims?" "I... I don't have any proof," Madison stammered, her shoulders slumping as she lowered her head in defeat. "But I'm telling the truth. Madison's shoulders shook, her expression crestfallen as she fought back tears. "I'm sorry, your honor," she whispered, her voice a mere whisper. "I... I know nothing. I'm just a pawn in all of this. Mr. Park is the real criminal, but I can't prove it. I'm so sorry." The judge watched her for a long moment, his expression grave and troubled. Finally, he turned his attention to Mrs. Kim, his voice hard and unforgiving. The courtroom fell silent, the tension in the air almost palpable as the j