Chapter 19 - Celeste Confronts Her Ultimate Defeat In Court

Inside the federal arraignment court, Celeste sat at the defendant's table wearing a prison jumpsuit instead of Chanel.
She watched from across the aisle as Luciano and Chloe walked into the gallery holding hands with absolute confidence.
Celeste’s eyes burned with bitter hatred as she realized the curvy housekeeper had won every single round of the war.
Judge Harrison denied bail for all Romano associates given the severity of the domestic terrorism and conspiracy charges.
“The court finds the defendants pose an extreme flight risk and remands them to maximum-security custody,” the judge ruled.
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The gavel crashed down, sealing the permanent destruction of the Romano syndicate's grip over Port Meridian.
Celeste buried her face in her hands, finally recognizing that her aristocratic entitlement had led to her total ruin.