Upon hearing this, Nolan's expression behind the mask remained unchanged. On the contrary, if Louis insisted on being stubborn, he would be surprised and start to wonder whether the man was truly stupid or just pretending.
Even so, Nolan kept his polite demeanor and bowed his head.
"Thank you, Your Honor," he said respectfully.
Louis simply nodded and waved his hand. Nolan then stepped back and stopped at his proper place.
Damn... Rick cursed inwardly. That man is really lucky!
He hadn't expected Louis to be cornered like that by the young man. This trial was shaping up to be difficult and exhausting.
Meanwhile, Aston and Alvaron, upon hearing Louis' decision, could only breathe a sigh of relief. The two exchanged glances with faint smiles on their lips.
"All right," Louis' cold voice echoed through the courtroom. "Now, let's begin the trial!"
In an instant, everyone put on serious expressions. They knew the real battle was about to begin.
