Chapter 15 - The High Stakes Family Court Custody Hearing Begins
The family courtroom in downtown Seattle was packed to capacity as Judge Robert Miller entered the solemn chamber.
Flashbulbs popped outside the double doors as reporters scrambled to capture every detail of the high-society custody trial.
Vanessa sat at the defense table wearing a heavy black veil, flanked by two high-priced corporate defense attorneys.
Hadrian walked in with Marcus and Sorrel’s caseworker, projecting an aura of calm, unshakeable parental authority.
“Order in the court,” the bailiff announced loudly, banging his wooden gavel against the sound block.
Judge Miller adjusted his reading glasses, glaring sternly down at the stack of emergency injunction files on his desk.
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“We are here to resolve emergency custody petition 409 regarding minor child Sorrel Cole,” Judge Miller stated formally.
“The bench is fully briefed on the nature of the allegations, and we will begin with plaintiff exhibits.”
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