[Lucien]
"...No. Mr. Vargsward didn't and has never attended the Claiming Chase." He lifted his head with a slight smirk. "I would know, because I keep track of everyone who attends." The organiser said.
My eyes widened. That was an obvious lie.
But when I looked back at the councillors—both of them—they nodded in agreement, accepting the lie like it was basic knowledge. Like they'd been waiting for it. Councillor Kennedy especially seemed smug while Sebastian looked like he was forced to accept the situation.
My lips twitched. 'Oh, I see now.'
This was never just one of them trying to pin the blame on me. It had always been the two of them—Even the so-called witness was probably in their pocket.
As for their motive? I didn't have a damn clue.
But I knew one thing for certain—I wasn
