Everyone turned to look at him; Daphne was heartened that Atticus seemed to at least be willing to entertain the possibility that Nikun could be innocent.
Meanwhile, Cordelia had a less charitable view of events. Of course King Atticus would wish for Nikun to be innocent― while it would make Daphne happy, it would also keep him in the contest and hence, possibly allow him to snatch his best friend back.
Well, King Atticus would simply have to endure disappointment on both fronts.
"King Atticus, I assure you, I'm not accusing your pet project without proof," Cordelia argued. "We have found pivotal information that directly implicates him in this case."
Atticus waited, but Cordelia stared back at him, refusing to elaborate further. She wasn't about to spill her sources just to anyone, especially the ruler of another kingdom, even if he was married to her best friend.
