Chapter 15 - Carter Sinks Into Absolute Despair In His Study
Inside a cold, gray holding cell at the municipal detention center, Carter sat huddled on a bolted steel bunk.
His expensive burgundy suit was wrinkled and stained, a pathetic reminder of the untouchable executive he used to be.
His defense attorney visited him briefly, dropping a thick manila folder onto the small bolted table between them.
“The prosecution is offering a plea deal of twelve years in federal prison with mandatory asset forfeiture,” the lawyer stated grimly.
“Twelve years? You’re my lawyer! You’re supposed to get me acquitted!” Carter screamed, slamming his fist against the metal table.
“There is no acquittal, Carter; the forensic paper trail Elena provided is airtight and completely bulletproof,” the lawyer sighed.
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“She ruined me... she planned this entire thing behind my back,” Carter whispered, burying his face in his trembling hands.
“She didn't ruin you, Carter; she simply stopped protecting you from the consequences of your own actions,” the lawyer corrected firmly.
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