The evidence Kisha presented was undeniable. Given how little time had passed, no one could claim the footage was fabricated or that Kisha was falsely accusing Lisa. Dracon, Gavel, and Abby all wore grim expressions—but none more so than Gavel.
Out of all of them, he felt the most betrayed. He had been the one to stand by Lisa from the beginning, shielding her, protecting her… and yet, he hadn't realized that the person he was defending was a monster in disguise.
She had hidden behind a mask of vulnerability, playing the part of the helpless victim. But in truth, she was worse than a wolf in sheep's clothing—she was something far more dangerous.
Gavel took a staggering step back from Lisa, his expression twisted in a mix of disgust and disbelief. Just a moment ago, he had stood by her, convinced of her innocence.
