C203 Belinda's Best Friend

"Dad!" Young Master Folger, his face swollen with injustice, clutched the cheek that had been struck. "He's the real murderer!"

"Kneel!" His father, with a swift kick, brought his son to his knees before Lachlan.

"Mr. Hartwell, I apologize for my son's lack of discipline and the offense it has caused. He is the sole heir to the Folger family. I implore you to show leniency and spare his life