Chapter 1964
With Lin Qi's intervention, not only did the entire case proceed much faster, but the sentencing was also considerably harsher.
Without his interference, the Duke probably would not have been expelled from the country. After all, he had once been a renowned politician on the international stage.
Expelling such a famous person could have an unknown impact on the Federation's international image.
But Lin Qi had intervened. The Duke had no choice but to leave.
Duke was sentenced to a fine of ten million for interfering with judicial impartiality, deliberately destroying evidence, and other offenses. He was also expelled from the country.
He did not have many options left. Returning to Gefra was impossible, while none of the other World Development Committee Member States would be willing to shelter a political figure expelled by the Federation.
Not unless they wanted to withdraw from the World Development Committee and openly oppose the Federation.
That left the Duke with few choices.
Taking what little property he had left, he chose a small neutral country as a temporary base and was sent away.
Some people Lin Qi had arranged went with him.
Who else would all that money go to?
The Duke's affair was quickly buried beneath a new wave of public opinion once the case was closed. Society once again began discussing the meaning of chastity.
It was often these highly controversial topics that most effectively drew people into discussion.
On the other side, Sergeant suddenly found Lin Qi and told him some good news.
"Army Minister is planning to flee the country. He's contacted our people..."
Sergeant sat across from Lin Qi and discussed the progress of the work in Gefra.
The Army Minister had to be given credit for hiding everything extremely well. Even with people watching him