Chapter 12 - THE SEALED ENVELOPE
Mark signed the digital acceptance pad, taking the heavy manila envelope marked with Department of Justice stamps.
He walked back into his study, using a silver letter opener to slice open the official government seal.
Inside lay the final trial sentencing schedule for Helga Rostova and Julian Vance in the federal district court.
Both defendants faced a minimum of twenty-five years in prison without the possibility of early parole.
A secondary document fell out of the envelope—a handwritten note from Detective Vance thanking Mark for his cooperation.
"Justice has a funny way of catching up to monsters who wear expensive suits," Mark muttered to himself with a nod.
He placed the documents inside his desk drawer, turning the key to lock them away permanently.
The past was officially behind them, and his focus was entirely on giving his children a safe, loving home.
Through the window, he watched the autumn leaves drift across the manicured lawn of their estate.
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Life had returned to its proper, beautiful rhythm under the warm glow of the American sun.
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