Chapter 10
Two weeks later, the preliminary hearing began at the federal courthouse in Boston.
A swarm of journalists and photographers lined the grand granite steps outside the building.
Mark entered in an orange prison jumpsuit, his head bowed low to avoid the flashing cameras.
Hannah arrived moments later, looking stunning in a classic navy blue dress with a simple gold pendant.
As she walked past the press row, a reporter shouted a question across the crowd.
"Ms. Vance! How does it feel to dismantle the Montgomery family empire?!"
Hannah paused on the top step, looking back at the American flag flying over the courthouse entrance.
"It isn't about dismantling an empire," Hannah answered with absolute authority.
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"It's about protecting my daughter and standing up against abuse."
The crowd of onlookers erupted into cheers as Hannah stepped through the heavy glass doors.
