Chapter 14 - Bail Denied Permanently
The following morning, Judge Ross reconvened the court for a special evidentiary hearing regarding Evelyn's bail status.
Prosecutor Gomez presented Dr. Croft's sworn confession alongside the newly recovered leather journal from Clara.
"The defendant possesses vast international financial resources and presents an extreme flight risk," Gomez argued forcefully.
Victor Sterling attempted to object, but Judge Ross silenced him with a stern raising of her hand.
"Given the overwhelming physical evidence of premeditated murder, bail is hereby revoked permanently," Judge Ross declared.
"The defendant will remain in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center until trial."
As bailiffs stepped forward to escort Evelyn out, she locked eyes with Julian, her expression twisted in pure hatred.
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"You will destroy this family, Julian!" Evelyn spat spitefully as she was led away in heavy chains.
"You destroyed it the day you touched my wife," Julian replied coldly, not flinching for a single second.
