Chapter 20 - Facing The Media Outside The Family Court Building
Two weeks later, Jonathan’s legal team received a formal emergency custody petition filed in the Manhattan Family Court. Clara, the girls' long-lost mother, had suddenly reappeared out of nowhere demanding immediate sole custody of Lily and Maya.
Flanked by Arthur Vanderbilt’s high-priced legal squad, Clara stood on the courthouse steps surrounded by a swarm of aggressive reporters. She held a handkerchief to her face, staging a tearful public plea about how Jonathan had kidnapped her children.
Jonathan stepped out of his black Maybach holding Maya in his arms while Lily walked bravely beside him holding Aunt Ruth's hand. Flashbulbs blinded the walkway as reporters shouted questions about the sudden custody battle.
"Mr. Sterling! Is it true you're fighting their biological mother for custody?" a reporter yelled aggressively over the noise. Jonathan stopped in front of the heavy stone courthouse doors, looking directly into the camera lenses with unshakeable resolve.
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"Clara walked away from these children three years ago when they had nothing," Jonathan stated in a cold, ringing voice. "She didn't care about them then, and she certainly doesn't care about them now that their father is a billionaire."
With his head held high, Jonathan led his daughters through the courtroom doors to fight for their future once and for all.
