Chapter 15 - Sterling Loses His Final Allies
Mid-morning brought a frantic phone call to the holding facility desk from Major Sterling’s high-priced civilian defense attorney.
“Mr. Sterling, I’ve reviewed the federal charges against you, and frankly, my retainer fee just tripled,” the lawyer said coldly.
“You can win this! Argue sovereign immunity or administrative oversight!” Sterling pleaded desperately through the intercom.
“Win what? The Inspector General has signed confessions, encrypted bank records, and video footage of you assaulting an undercover colonel,” the lawyer snapped.
“You’re dropping me?” Sterling asked, his voice cracking with sheer panic.
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“I’m returning your retainer and advising you to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding consecutive life sentences,” the lawyer clicked dead.
Sterling dropped the heavy plastic handset, burying his face in his trembling hands as his final illusions shattered.
