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Chapter 10: The Verona Council

Penulis: King Great
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-07-14 17:41:06

The Verona estate sat on a secluded hill just outside the city limits, shielded by towering iron gates and a small army of armed security guards.

Historically, this was neutral ground—the place where the syndicate’s founding fathers had once carved up the territory.

Tonight, it was a courtroom, and Julia was the one on trial.

Julia sat in the back of her armored town car, smoothing down the fabric of her dark charcoal suit.

She had traded her mourning veil for a sharp, tailored blazer.

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