Chapter 14 - JUSTICE IN THE COURTROOM
Charles’s arrogant smirk instantly vanished as two federal marshals stepped up behind his chair.
"Your Honor, this is a procedural misunderstanding!" Arthur Pendelton panicked, shuffling through his legal papers.
"The FBI has verified that Mr. Charles Sterling is operating illegal money laundering networks," Judge Harrison revealed.
"Furthermore, this custody petition is dismissed with prejudice as a bad-faith attempt at corporate extortion."
Judge Harrison slammed his wooden gavel down onto his desk with a heavy boom that echoed across the gallery.
"Federal marshals, take Charles Sterling into custody immediately," the judge ordered strictly.
Charles struggled violently as steel handcuffs clicked shut around his wrists, pinning his arms behind his back.
"You haven't won, Jonathan! My syndicate will dismantle your life piece by piece!" Charles roared as he was dragged out.
Jonathan stood up slowly, buttoning his suit jacket as he turned to embrace Maria and his young son.
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Tears of pure relief spilled down Maria's cheeks as she held Thomas tight against her beating heart.
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