Chapter 9 - The Trial Begins
Three months later, the federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles was packed to absolute capacity.
Reporters from every major American news network lined the steps outside, broadcasting live updates to millions.
Julian Sterling sat at the defense table wearing a dark orange prison jumpsuit, looking hollowed out and aged.
His legal team looked visibly defeated before the presiding judge even entered the grand courtroom.
Clara took the witness stand, her steady gaze fixed onto the jury box as she swore to tell the absolute truth.
She systematically detailed every conversation, every forged document, and every threat made by the Sterling family.
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The jury listened in rapt attention, taking detailed notes as the overwhelming evidence was presented line by line.
There was no room for doubt, no loophole big enough to save the disgraced billionaire from his fate.
