Chapter 25

Alex POV:

As I watched, Rugard's face turned ashen, his eyes darting wildly around the courtroom as he realized his plan was unraveling. Lawyer Michael continued, his voice firm, "My Lord, Mr. Rugard has been involved in the illicit trade of banned drugs in this country. He profits a staggering 100 million every year from this illegal activity."

Lawyer Frank jumped to his feet, his voice rising in indignation. "Impossible! My client would never engage in such activities."

Lawyer Michael smiled wryly, producing a stack of documents from his briefcase. "I have evidence that proves otherwise." He handed the documents to the court clerk, who passed them to the judge. She scanned them, her expression unreadable, before returning them to Lawyer Michael.

"My Lord, my client seeks to claim ownership of Mr. Rugard's company and properties, given his gross mismanagement and illegal activities," Lawyer Michael stated.