He told himself he was still helping people. Just… different people.
By year two, he stopped counting. He attended secret dinners where favors were traded like cards. He learned the language of corruption: I’ll remember this. Consider it a partnership. We take care of our own. His daughter was healthy. His wife wore silk. His courtroom became a stage where verdicts were rehearsed before the trial began. Downfall- A Story Of Corruption -v0.14.2 Beta- ...
He had a choice. He could destroy the letter, silence Elara permanently (he knew men who did such things), and live as the king of a corrupt kingdom. He told himself he was still helping people