Chapter 16 - Victoria Attempts A Desperate Plea Bargain Which Fails
Realizing the trial was heading toward a guaranteed maximum conviction, Victoria’s defense team requested an emergency recess.
She cornered her lawyer in the holding room, demanding that he work out a lenient plea deal with the prosecutor.
“Tell them I’ll plead guilty to a misdemeanor if they drop the felony charges and prison time!” Victoria hissed desperately.
Her lawyer returned ten minutes later with a grim expression, shaking his head slowly at the disgraced socialite.
“The prosecutor rejected the offer outright. The state wants an example made of you for attempted child endangerment,” he stated.
Victoria broke down in hysterical tears, slamming her fists against the metal table as her remaining hope evaporated.
There was no escape hatch left, no wealthy family to bail her out, and no way to talk her way out of prison.
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She had built her entire life on deception, and now that foundation was finally collapsing around her ears.
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