Chapter 1
Eleanor’s threatening whisper hung heavy in the air, but nine-year-old Lily didn't step back an inch.
Her bright teal blue pantsuit stood out like a beacon of defiance amidst the sea of navy suits and gold-accented champagne gowns.
"Threatening a witness in a federal inquiry is a felony, Mrs. Montgomery," Lily said, her voice echoing clearly off the marble walls.
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Eleanor's jaw tightened as her statement earrings rattled against her neck, her emerald green silk dress stiffening with rage.
Behind them, framed against the polished foyer wall, the United States flag stood as a silent symbol of justice.
