Chapter 15 - Christopher Confronts His Mother In A Secure Room
Two hours later, Christopher stood in the secure holding facility where Estelle had been temporarily detained pending arraignment.
The heavy glass partition separated mother and son, reflecting the bitter reality of a relationship destroyed by ambition.
“You really brought down your own family just to protect a child who isn't even officially registered in the lineage?” Estelle hissed.
“She is my daughter, Mother. The only thing in this family that ever truly mattered,” Christopher said quietly.
“You’re a fool, Christopher. Power requires sacrifice, and you’ve traded an empire for a sentimental illusion,” she scoffed bitterly.
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“No, Mother. I traded a corrupt legacy for a real family. And you are going to spend your remaining years reflecting on that choice,” he replied.
He turned away from the glass partition without a backward glance, leaving Estelle alone in the quiet confines of her failure.
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