Chapter 7 - A Shocking Testimony Changes Everything
“Based on the financial disclosures and evidence of malicious litigation tactics, the emergency custody petition is hereby dismissed,” the judge ruled firmly.
A sharp bang of the gavel echoed through the room, signaling the immediate collapse of Preston’s carefully laid trap.
“Furthermore, all medical expenses for minor child Poppy Hart are ordered to be paid directly from the plaintiff’s frozen corporate escrow,” she added.
Preston slumped back into his chair, his empire, his reputation, and his scheme evaporating before his eyes.
Before Preston could recover, the courtroom doors opened again, and two federal agents in dark suits walked down the aisle.
They stopped directly behind Preston, placing cold steel handcuffs around his wrists with practiced efficiency.
“Preston Ashby, you are under arrest for federal financial fraud and interstate wire tampering,” the lead agent announced.
May you like
Preston was hauled out of the courtroom, kicking and shouting protests that echoed against the marble walls.
Marlo exhaled a breath she felt like she had been holding for three agonizing years.
