"You do not want to make an enemy out of a Vandran. Especially, not Daniella Circe Vandran."
Joaquin could only look at Aries's back with blank eyes, standing still in the same spot. Even when a loud commotion exploded in the courtroom, he kept his eyes on where his wife vanished to.
What happened? He wondered. How did she change the outcome?
"That bitch…" he ground his teeth as murderous intent filled his eyes. His hands curled into a fist until they trembled in anger.
"Modesto." Joaquin twisted his neck back, marching towards the railings of the second floor, only to see the commotion as everyone was questioning the verdict. Much to his dismay, Modesto simply knocked his hammer and spoke sternly.
"The supreme court of justice agreed by majority votes and…" he explained while keeping his chin up high. "… those who questioned the verdict may send their formal complaints or they will be seized."
