Chapter 16 - Chloe Is Abandoned By Her Wealthy Protector Forever
Across the corridor in an adjacent holding block, Chloe wept uncontrollably as her public defender laid out the charges.
She faced up to fifteen years in federal prison for her role in laundering funds through the shell accounts.
When she asked if Julian could help post her bail, her lawyer delivered the final, devastating reality check.
“Julian Vance is facing life without parole and has no assets left to his name; he doesn't even remember your last name,” the lawyer said.
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Chloe buried her face in her hands, realizing that chasing wealth through manipulation had destroyed her entire future.
The glittering illusion of high-society life had transformed into a prison cell of bitter regret.
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