Chapter 7

Victoria sat in a cold holding cell at the federal detention center, her heavy ruby necklace confiscated during the booking process.
Her high-priced defense lawyers tried to file an emergency motion for bail, but the federal judge denied it within five minutes.
The judge cited an extreme flight risk and the overwhelming brutality of the evidence presented by Investigator Hayes.
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Realizing her empire was crumbling, Victoria attempted to contact her powerful political allies, only to find every phone line blocked.
The deep-state network that had protected her for years had instantly cut all ties, viewing her as a dangerous liability.