The grand courtroom was completely packed with reporters, lawyers, and photographers. The giant cameras flashed continuously as Alexander and Clara walked down the center aisle, holding hands tightly.
Clara wore an elegant dark navy dress, and her chin was held high. Beside her, Alexander looked every bit like the powerful Ice Monarch in his sharp black suit.
In the front row, Victoria and her father’s lawyers sat quietly, their faces pale and defeated. They knew they had lost.
The heavy wooden door at the front opened, and the supreme judge walked in. Everyone in the room stood up in complete silence.
"Please be seated," the judge said, his voice echoing through the large room.
Alexander stood at the front table beside his chief lawyer. He pulled the small silver locket from his pock
