Chapter 19 - THE TRAITOR WITHIN
A sudden gasp swept through the courtroom gallery as Maya stood up from her seat, stepping forward toward the bar that separated the gallery from the well of the court.
"Your Honor, I request permission to present a secondary piece of evidence before sentencing is finalized," Maya announced clearly, her voice echoing off the high stone walls.
Evelyn’s lawyer jumped up, protesting furiously. "Objection! The victim has no legal standing to interrupt judicial sentencing!"
"Overruled, counselor," the judge stated firmly, waving his hand toward the podium. "I will hear what Miss Vance has to say."
Maya walked up to the podium, placing a small audio recorder on the microphone stand. She pressed play, and a crystal-clear recording filled the silent courtroom.
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"If you make sure Maya Vance dies in that safehouse tonight, I will transfer five million dollars to your Swiss account tomorrow morning," Evelyn’s voice broadcasted loudly through the room.
The gallery erupted into furious shouting as Evelyn dropped her face into her hands, sobbing uncontrollably as her final plea for mercy crumbled into dust.
