Lex Talionis: The Devil's Defense
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Maximilian is not just brilliant, he's dangerous. In court, he twists narratives to favor his clients, wielding technicalities and loopholes like weapons. But outside the courtroom, his mask drops. He is a ruthless chess player for the Brotherhood. Where Lysander envisions a society guided by justice, Maximilian manipulates justice itself, testing how far the scales can bend before they break.
A man so corrupted by his own brilliance finds unexpected balance and redemption in Isabella Castille, a warm-hearted baker who represents everything simple and good, yet stronger than she appears. Through her, Maximilian confronts not only love but the question of what true justice is, winning... or being right?
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