(Cassian)
Father stared at the metal box before looking at Lysander. I could tell he wanted to know how we'd obtained it. Bernard approached us, holding a folder against his chest. Several council members stopped talking to watch.
"Whatever you think you've discovered changes nothing," Father said. "This hearing concerns your conduct as my heir, not events from thirteen years ago. You will answer the accusations against you. I suggest you remember your position."
"My position doesn't prevent me from exposing a crime," I answered. "You arranged the destruction of Silvercrest and paid the rogues responsible. We have documents bearing your signature. You can explain those to the council."
Father looked toward Kiara, and his expression became unpleasant. She didn't move away from me or low
