Chapter 13 - Julian Faces Absolute Ruin In Court
The courtroom was packed to maximum capacity as Julian Blackwood stood before Judge Vance—no relation, but equally unforgiving.
Julian wore an orange jumpsuit, his hair uncombed and his arrogant posture replaced by a defeated, broken slouch.
His court-appointed public defender whispered frantically beside him, attempting to negotiate a plea deal for the assault charges.
“The state has video surveillance, medical records, eyewitness testimony from the child, and audio logs,” the defense attorney warned.
“There is no defense for thirty counts of aggravated assault and unlawful imprisonment.”
Across the aisle sat Evelyn, wearing a sharp charcoal business suit, her posture radiating absolute power and grace.
Beside her sat Marcus Reed and a team of top-tier family law attorneys specializing in high-net-worth protection.
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Evelyn looked entirely healthy, her bruises healed and her eyes shining with the unyielding fire of a true survivor.
When Judge Julian asked if the victim wished to make a statement, Evelyn stood up smoothly and walked to the podium.
