Can’t Win Me Back

Dad! Mom! Don't listen to him! It's not like that!" Simon angrily defended himself, "Steven and Sean conspired together and caused me trouble in court.

“Now, he is jumping at the first chance to speak for Sean and try to tarnish my reputation! I believe Alyssa and Jasper have bribed both of them! They are lackeys for the Taylors. They are just as bad as them."

Unable to endure any longer, Steven interrupted before Simon could finish. He, who had always been poised and proper, punched Simon!

He was more ruthless than Sean and punched Simon right in the nose. Sean stagged backward from the force, and his nose bled profusely.

"Sigh, a leopard can't change its spots."

Steven shook his sore fingers. Rage burned in his eyes. "If you claim I conspired with Sean on this, so be it. Sean collaborated with me to beat the crap out of the shameless, pretentious, and malicious person you are! What can you do about it?”

Simon held his sore and painful nose. He pointed at Steven's stern face and muttered, "You..."

up the suitcase that fell on the ground. He took a stack of envelopes from it. Then, he solemnly approached Spencer and passed

Hesitant, Spencer took them

during my three years as the presiding judge. This stack comprises all the cases Simon defended. These citizens did not have the support from the rich and powerful

even when they were wrongly accused and suffered significant losses, they could only silently

they send letters to the court, exposing Simon for his treacherous deeds. I've read every word in every letter multiple times for countless nights. I lose sleep thinking about the contents

But, to protect this kinship, both of your feelings and his image as the eldest, I've locked these letters in

I'm wrong for abusing my power. I've lost the right to wear this robe. So, once

eyes dilated. His vision darkened as he struggled to steady his