Chapter 29 - THE ARREST ON STAGE
Two federal agents stepped onto the stage, producing an official warrant issued by the United States Department of Justice.
"Victoria Sterling, you are under arrest for extortion, child trafficking conspiracy, and wire fraud," the lead agent declared.
Heavy steel handcuffs clicked around Victoria’s wrists right in front of twenty television news crews broadcasting live across North America.
"This is a political conspiracy!" Victoria screamed, thrashing wildly as she was escorted down the carpeted stage.
"You ruined my life, Blackwood!" she shrieked, glaring at Victor with wild, unhinged desperation.
Victor stood tall beside Lily, his expression calm, grounded, and entirely free from his former need for violent revenge.
"You ruined your own life when you treated a child as currency," Victor replied softly, turning his back on her forever.
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Lily took a deep breath, feeling a massive weight lift from her heart as the final threat to Ethan's safety was dismantled.
Outside the hotel, news reporters swarmed the marble steps, praising Lily and Victor for their extraordinary courage.
