Chapter 6 - The Custody Threat
The morning sun reflected harshly off the glass exterior of the Manhattan Family Court building.
Ryan stood beside a team of six top-tier family lawyers, holding a thick legal dossier stamped with urgent court injunctions.
Across the polished marble hallway, Emily walked in with supreme confidence, accompanied only by Marcus Blake.
"You won't take my children away from me, Emily," Ryan said through gritted teeth as she approached.
Emily stopped, adjusting her sleek sunglasses before looking Ryan dead in the eye.
"You let your family destroy our past, Ryan, but you will never control our future."
Amber rushed up the stairs behind Ryan, wearing a pale blue designer suit and a victorious smirk.
"The petition is filed, Emily," Amber sneered softly. "A mother who faked her death is unfit under New York law."
"Is that what your high-priced attorneys told you, Amber?" Emily asked, her voice completely devoid of fear.
Marcus Blake pulled out a certified federal document and handed a copy to Ryan's lead council.
"My client was under protective custody in the Federal Witness Protection Program," Marcus announced loudly.
"Any attempt to challenge her custody will trigger an immediate grand jury investigation into the Sterling Group."
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Amber’s face drained of color as Ryan stared at the court papers in utter shock.
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