Chapter 9 - The Sole Custody Injunction
Judge Thorne walked back to the bench, signed three legal documents with a heavy gold pen, and stamped them with the official red wax seal of the State Judiciary.
“Let the record reflect,” Judge Thorne spoke into her microphone, her voice firm and decisive. “All parental rights of Julian Vance are indefinitely suspended. Full legal, physical, and financial custody of Noah Vance is awarded solely and permanently to Evelyn Vance.”
The courtroom gallery erupted into thunderous applause. Reporters scrambled out the back doors to broadcast the shocking downfall of the prominent tech CEO.
Evelyn kissed Noah’s cheeks again and again, holding his small face between her palms.
“You saved us, baby,” Evelyn whispered, her tears washing away six months of agonizing fear and pain. “You saved our whole life.”
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“I told you, Mom,” Noah smiled faintly, adjusting his pink tie. “I kept the tablet safe.”
👉 Read PART 10 to see what happened to Julian during his federal trial six months later!
