Chapter 11 - Stripped of Everything
Judge Thorne slammed her wooden gavel down with a resounding crack that made Julian flinch.
"This court hereby issues an immediate, permanent order of protection against Julian Vance," Judge Thorne decreed. "All parental rights are hereby severed and terminated. Furthermore, Mr. Vance is ordered to surrender all corporate titles, stock options, and personal assets acquired through the Vance Family Trust."
Julian squeezed his eyes shut, tears leaking down his cheeks as he sobbed quietly at the defense table.
"You have destroyed your own life, Mr. Vance," the judge added coldly. "Bailiffs, remove the defendant."
As Julian was led out toward the holding cells, he turned his head to catch one last glimpse of Evelyn. She didn't look at him once. She was busy adjusting a soft blue blanket inside a baby carrier held by a warm, attentive nurse standing beside her team.
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Julian realized, with brutal finality, that he was dead to her.
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