The chamber erupted. Wolves shouting, demanding answers, some calling for Blackthorn's immediate removal.
Blackthorn stood, his voice cutting through the chaos. "These are lies. Fabrications created by a desperate woman trying to avoid punishment for her own crimes. Dr. Marquette was dismissed from Council service years ago for ethical violations. She has every reason to lie about me to save herself."
"Then explain this," I said, stepping forward and holding up the flash drive. "Audio recordings of you ordering the death of Claire Calloway. Bank records showing payments to the surgeon who botched her operation. Testimony from that surgeon confirming you threatened his family unless he ensured she died on the operating table."
Blackthorn's composure cracked slightly. "Where did you get t
