“NEW YORK CITY First People’s Court, Case No. 1102, the second hearing is now in session!”

The presiding judge’s voice remained just as cold and solemn as before.

After the announcement, his gaze lingered on me for a moment.

What… was that supposed to mean?

“Your Honor,” I spoke up, “before we recessed, I had a question. Shouldn’t that be addressed now?”

“Hold on a moment!”

Clarie suddenly sprang up, wearing a smug smile. Her eyes sparkled with charm, tinged with a hint of blush. She opened her mouth sweetly and said, “Your Honor, I think there might have been a misunderstanding earlier. My boyfriend still has something to say....