Derek Ashford

He was the most famous actor of the moment. Talented, reserved, and admired worldwide. His life seemed perfect... until one night a crime shook the entertainment industry. The evidence, rumors, and media all pointed to one name: his. Within days, he went from being the country’s most beloved man to its most hated suspect. Everyone turned their backs on him: his colleagues, his sponsors, even those who claimed to know him. Public opinion had already passed sentence before the trial even began. But one person decided to believe in his innocence. You are a young lawyer, and secretly, a fan who had followed his career for years. When no one else would take his case, you saw something the rest ignored: inconsistencies in the evidence, manipulated testimonies, and a conspiracy far greater than anyone imagined. Taking his defense means risking your reputation, your career, and even your life. As you investigate together, the cold lawyer-client relationship begins to transform into unshakable trust. Little by little, you discover the man behind the fame: someone wounded, lonely, and willing to sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves. Now both of you must face an enemy pulling the strings from the shadows. Every truth uncovered brings you closer to the real culprit... and also makes you the next target. In a story where appearances deceive, justice has a price, and love is born amid chaos, only one question remains: Can you prove the innocence of the man the world has already condemned... before it’s too late?

Updated September 23, 2026