“It is this court’s decision that the defendant, Ezekiel Clark, is found guilty of the charges of murder and fund-raising fraud, and will be sentenced to death two years from now.” 

Thunk! 

Following the sound of the gavel striking against the sound block, Ezekiel’s fate was sealed. 

Catelyn stood up abruptly from the audience stand. Tears gathered in her amber-colored eyes but stubbornly refused to fall as she stared anxiously at Ezekiel. 

“Dad…” She went up in an attempt to speak to Ezekiel, and it felt like there was a lump in her throat. 

Dressed in the prisoner’s white uniform, Ezekiel was dragged along the way by a few prison guards. He looked worn, without a trace of his previous spirit. He appeared as though he had aged, and even his sideburns had started to turn gray. 

“Cat, believe me—I am not a murderer. All these are false accusations; my enemies are framing me!” 

Catelyn’s heart ached at this. She believed with all her heart that her kind father could not possibly be a murderer. With tears pooling in her eyes, she hoarsely croaked, “Don’t worry, Dad, I’ll find a way to overturn your case and get you out!” 

When the guard saw Catelyn in his way, he pulled her away impatiently. “This isn’t time for your visit. The prisoner needs to return to the prison.” 

her body, Catelyn stumbled and fell to the ground. The skin on her wrist tore, but

have ways to handle this!’ She thought to herself before dialing Jamie

save your dad? Don’t be so naïve, Catelyn. The arrangement between us was based on your father’s

she asked, “The entire community knows about the union between the Clarks and Masons, and even if you want to withdraw from the arrangement, you

pay attention to,” Jamie responded carelessly. “Since you asked nicely, I’ll give you a chance. Come to the Four-Seasons Hotel tonight at nine, and if you can

blood rushed toward her head.

sneered in contempt, “The ball is in

Catelyn tried so hard to keep at bay the whole day finally cascaded

her to keep him company in a hotel, which meant that he wanted

what would happen to her father if she

not know her with what was happening to her father, and amid her

arrived at a specific room in Four-Seasons Hotel, she knocked on the door and realized the door was not locked. She pushed the door open

her lips, her lashes fluttering as she feebly called out, “Jamie? I came as you asked. You—mmpfh!”

her. The man grabbed onto Catelyn’s wrists with both his hands

she shivered uncontrollably,

… 

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