Chapter 11 - The Courtroom Showdown
The following week, Victoria Vance's bail hearing took place at the United States District Court in Boston.
Dozens of high-priced defense attorneys filled the room, attempting to argue that Victoria was framed by corporate rivals.
Prosecutor Sarah Miller called Julian Vance to the stand as the state's primary star witness.
Julian walked up to the witness box, wearing his charcoal grey suit, his posture tall and unyielding.
He detailed the terrifying moments in his library, presenting the medical evidence of the synthetic toxin.
Then, Prosecutor Miller submitted the teddy bear's audio recording into official court evidence.
The courtroom speakers echoed Victoria's cold, unmistakable voice ordering Dr. Aris to double the lethal dosage.
Jury members gasped in horror, looking over at Victoria with expressions of absolute disgust and condemnation.
The federal judge slammed her gavel down with thunderous force, denying bail and remanding Victoria to maximum security custody.
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As Victoria was led away in chains, she glared at Julian, whispering that Clara would finish what she started.
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