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Francesca Verhoeven is a highly controversial lawyer and trusted advisor to Concatenatio, known for her unrelenting defense of the organization's interests.

History

Originally a small-time lawyer from Viceroi, Belgium, Francesca Verhoeven began her career in 2003, representing dubious European corporations with her husband in Verhoeven & Mertens. Her rise to notoriety began with the "Carolorégienne affair", a major corruption scandal implicating municipal officials in her hometown of Viceroi. Under Francesca's guidance, several high-profile figures evaded serious consequences.

Using her sharp legal acumen and well-placed connections, she orchestrated plea bargains, delayed proceedings, and exploited legal loopholes to weaken the prosecution's case. By 2012, most of the accused received minor penalties or avoided conviction entirely, and by the time the affair concluded in 2016, many cases had been dismissed or reduced to administrative fines. Francesca's work during the affair cemented her reputation as a ruthless yet effective defender of powerful clients.

Her career continued to court controversy. Francesca defended an oil mining company responsible for a toxic leak that claimed 12 lives, further solidifying her reputation for prioritizing influential clients over ethics. She also made tabloid headlines following the mysterious death of her law partner and husband, Leopold Verhoeven, who reportedly opposed her preference for representing such controversial clients.

These scandals only added to Francesca's infamy, establishing her as one of the most controversial and feared lawyers in European legal circles.

Personality

Francesca is a master manipulator and a charismatic sweet-talker. Her sharp wit, silver tongue, and ability to read people make her a formidable presence in and out of the courtroom. She excels at earning trust, often projecting an air of charm and competence to disarm her opponents and sway even the toughest judges or juries.

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