Chapter 8 - Juliette Faces Federal Interrogation In Police Custody

In a sterile federal interrogation room downtown, Juliette sat handcuffed to a stainless-steel table under the harsh glare of overhead lights.
Special Agent Miller slid a certified transcript across the table, featuring the exact audio waveform of her voice from the pool cabana.
“That recording was illegally obtained! I demand to speak with my defense attorney right now!” Juliette sobbed hysterically.
“Your attorney dropped your case ten minutes ago, Ms. Vance. Your co-conspirators in the mansion are already singing,” Miller replied coldly.
Juliette slumped forward in her chair, realizing her dream of marrying into the Pierce fortune had turned into a nightmare prison sentence.
“Estelle told me to do it! She said the child was an obstacle to our financial security!” Juliette blurted out in panic.
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“Blaming the matriarch won't reduce a federal kidnapping and endangerment charge, Juliette. You’re looking at twenty years,” Miller stated flatly.
The door clicked shut, leaving her alone in the quiet darkness with the consequences of her greed.
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