Chapter 13 - The Restraining Order & Asset Freeze
By 8:00 AM the next day, Judge Katherine Ross signed an emergency civil injunction freezing all joint bank accounts.
Eleanor’s high-powered defense attorney attempted to contest the freeze at the Fairfax County Courthouse, but was instantly shut down.
Prosecutor Elena Gomez presented the police report, the medical logs of the twins' bruises, and Clara's audio recordings.
Judge Ross granted a permanent restraining order keeping Eleanor at least one thousand feet away from David and the twins.
Furthermore, all corporate assets controlled by Marcus Vance were frozen pending a federal forensic audit by the SEC.
As Marcus walked out of the courtroom, flashing camera bulbs blinded him as journalists hurled aggressive questions about the embezzlement.
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The mighty Vance family syndicate was unraveling at breakneck speed, exposed by a courageous housemaid and a father's fierce love.
David returned home to McLean, greeted by the joyful laughter of Noah and Leo playing catch in the backyard with Clara.
