Freya’s POV
The week had flown by, and here I was moving through my to-do list like a robot on autopilot.
Today was the hearing for the appeal of the will. Though Zack and the police were close to arresting Kael, Ezren and I thought it best to press on as if nothing had changed so that he wouldn’t grow suspicious if I withdrew the appeal.
In a black suit, skirt, and matching heels, I acted like what Kael’s lawyer said meant nothing to me. And I watched Kael grow increasingly irritated that I wasn’t giving him my attention or looking worried. I had the upper hand with the energy in the room, and he could feel it.
My lawyer walked up to the judge and presented the audio file evidence. “We would like to submit newfound evidence of bribery.”
Kael’s lawyer placed his hands on the table a
