Chapter 210: Another Charade
Rain headed straight to the Supreme Court after her conversation with Vania, her mind racing as she clutched her notebook. Michael Astor had access to the underground facility of The Gentlemen’s Club, and Vania had been repeatedly taken there to entertain him. But why there, of all places? Unless...
A suspicion formed in her mind, her eyes narrowing as she considered the possibility: what if Michael was more than just another participant in abuse, drugs, and exploitation? What if he was the one behind it all? What if he was...
She muttered a curse under her breath as she made her way inside the Supreme Court, intent on filing a petition to free her Aunt Melanie from the full guardianship her father had imposed. This time, she was determined to secure her aunt’s independence once and for all.
She decided to push her thoughts about Michael aside for now, planning to revisit each angle and possibility later with a clear head.
It was past lunch by the time Rain completed filing the petition. With a sense of relief, she was making her way out of the Supreme Court when she crossed paths with Judge Sebastian Lane.
"Hello there, Mrs. Lancaster," he greeted with a warm smile. "Fancy meeting you here. Looks like you’re on your way out. How about a quick coffee?"
Rain hesitated, glancing at her watch, then nodded with a polite smile. "I have a bit of time. Coffee sounds good."
This man was, after all, a friend of her newfound family. Alexander had mentioned that despite his eccentric reputation, Sebastian was actually a fair and dedicated judge.
He was well-known around the courthouse, having made history as the youngest judge appointed at just twenty-nine. Typically, such a role required at least a decade of experience in law, yet Sebastian had earned it after only a few years, thanks to his remarkable skill and record.