“Let’s address the obvious,” McTruthowitz said finally. “Ladouche, you are not entitled to punitive damages. Miss McFerrin, you may keep your soul, and you’d better be thankful for it.”
Phew. That was close.
“You also convinced me that you did the best you could given the circumstances. I admire the way you were able to perform evil acts without becoming corrupted yourself. However,” McTruthowitz said, “regarding the souls of Barbara Blanks, Austin O’Brien, and Daniella Rogers—I award them to the plaintiff.”
“No!”
Ladouche rubbed his hands together and bowed. “It was a pleasure proving my case to you, Your Honor.”
“Shut up, Ladouche,” McTruthowitz said. “Miss McFerrin, Ladouche’s contract was valid. You should never have sought revenge against Annette. When I evaluate a case, I must l
