Chapter 19

Realizing they had been legally checkmated and digitally outmaneuvered, the lead prosecutor cursed under his breath and ordered a tactical retreat.
The heavy library doors clicked shut once more, leaving the room enveloped in a dense, breathless silence filled with lingering adrenaline.
Julian leaned back in his leather chair, running a hand through his short dark hair as a genuine, appreciative smile finally touched his face.
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"Well, ladies, you just successfully survived an unauthorized federal raid without breaking a single sweat," Julian noted with dark amusement.
"That wasn't part of the marriage contract, Julian; hazard pay is definitely required," Clara remarked, adjusting her cuffs smoothly.