Chapter 9

Eleanor's high-priced legal defense team held an emergency meeting in a private conference room downtown.
"The digital evidence is airtight, Mrs. Montgomery; the jury will convict you in less than an hour," her lead attorney admitted.
"Buy off the judge! Do whatever it takes! I refuse to go to prison!" Eleanor screamed, slamming her fists on the table.
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"We are resigning from your case effective immediately," the lawyer replied, packing his briefcase with cold disgust.
Left completely alone without legal representation, Eleanor realized her former power was entirely gone.