Chapter 157 —An Annoying Bracelet

Narrator:

Two days after Miranda's funeral, the courtroom was filled with low murmurs and exchanged glances. The prosecutors whispered among themselves, casting harsh glances at Gabriel Márquez, who stood impeccably before the bench. At his side, Roman Adler looked as if he were at a business meeting: perfectly tailored dark suit, hands clasped behind his back, face inscrutable.

The judge leafed through the papers with a serious expression, tapping the desk gently with the cap of his pen. Finally, he looked up, adjusting his glasses.

“Mr. Adler, this court authorizes your release on conditional bail, limited to house arrest with permanent electronic monitoring.”

The prosecution frowned. The judge continued, without looking at them.

“The charges against you will remain in effect for the duration of the investigation. Any attempt to leave your residence without explicit permission will be considered a serious violation of the conditions imposed and will