Chapter 76

Valeria’s POV

“I did nothing wrong,” I managed to say, my voice barely above a whisper, as tears streamed down my face. The words felt hollow, useless in the face of their judgment. Elder Quentin, the elder in the center, gave me a small, twisted smile that only deepened my despair.

“We have damning evidence that you planned this,” he said, his tone almost mocking. “The kitchen staff you conspired