#Chapter 288: Bad Blood

TIMOTHY POV Timothy stood with a sinking feeling in his chest. Within the courtroom, a myriad of eyes fixated on him—the curious, the judgmental, and those seeking a spectacle. He shifted uncomfortably, wondering how he must’ve been looking to the cameras. Fans and foes alike lined the room, creating an unsettling backdrop to his impending fate. The air hummed with anticipation, the tension palpable as he scanned the room, seeking at least one familiar face. Amidst the throng, his eyes landed on her—Evie. His muscles almost relaxed at the sight of her, perched at the end of her chair and watching him just as intensely. She offered him a tentative smile, and he smiled back, clinging to the momentary connection. His eyes scanned the room some more, and to his utter shock, he locked gazes with his father, who sat with a look of sheer disbelief etched on his face. But what truly sent a shiver down Timothy's spine was the man standing beside Kamran—a figure he hadn't expected to see in