Chapter 14 - Medical Updates Bring Relief While Legal Traps Snap
Back in the peaceful sanctuary of the Hamptons villa, a medical team delivered wonderful news to the family. Clara’s vital signs were entirely stabilized, and the triplets were developing normally without any lingering trauma.
Arthur walked into the nursery suite, leaning down to press a gentle kiss against Clara’s smiling cheek. “The doctors discharged us to stay right here under 24-hour care, Arthur; we’re finally safe,” Clara sighed with immense relief.
Downstairs in the study, Julian Vance delivered the final administrative update regarding Victoria’s criminal case. “The grand jury returned a unanimous seven-count indictment, and bail has been officially denied as a flight risk,” Julian reported.
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“What is her expected sentence if convicted on all federal counts?” Arthur asked calmly, pouring a glass of whiskey. “Between twenty-five to life in a maximum-security federal penitentiary without the possibility of parole,” Julian answered.
Arthur nodded once, swirling the amber liquid in his crystal glass without a shred of sympathy in his eyes. Justice was no longer a theoretical concept; it was an absolute, inescapable reality.
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