Chapter 30: The Path to Happiness(3)
Barcus, looking at Zola, seemed as if he had just cast off a heavy burden. He could never have dreamed that a day would come when he would finally be free. He had known from the very beginning that Zola's children were not his, but he couldn't prove it, no matter how much he wanted to. Even if he tried, it wouldn't have worked because the law was almost always on the side of women. Only very convincing evidence could make a difference. However, he was lucky: not only had he caught his wife admitting to this fact, but he also had a witness. And not just any witness — it was a royal overseer. These individuals were incredibly difficult to bribe, as they were already wealthy thanks to the royal family's sponsorship. On top of that, they were selected with great care. In short, if the overseer confirmed Zola's words, Barcus would be free.
On the other hand, Zola, furious and ready to explode with both anger and fear, didn't notice the witness in the room. A plan quickly formed in her mind.
"Hmph! So what if you caught me, Barcus? Who's going to believe you? Even if you and your vile brat have had some luck recently, you need evidence. Words are not evidence," she said, smirking.
Hearing this, the viscount, who had initially been afraid, also regained his confidence. He had been worried at first because if he had been caught, the consequences would have been dire. While he wouldn't have lost his title of viscount, his reputation among the nobility would have been ruined. That would have caused problems with his family, and he would have had to pay enormous compensation to the Bartfort family for his actions. But Zola's words bolstered his courage.
"As Zola said, Barcus, you'll lose in court and will be forced to pay for slander and deception," he said with contempt.
At that moment, both of them heard Leon laughing.
"Ha-ha-ha-ha!"
Hearing this, a vein bulged on Zola's forehead.
"What's so funny, you little bastard?!" she screamed, glaring at Leon.