Chapter 9 - The Lockout
Within two hours, the grand ballroom was completely empty.
Graham was processed at the county jail without bail, while Vivian and Sloane were forced to pack a single suitcase each under the watchful eyes of deputy sheriffs before being escorted off the premises.
The massive iron gates at the edge of the estate slammed shut, locking the disgraced Blackwells out forever.
Inside the quiet mansion, Thomas looked around the glittering ballroom, then at his daughter, who was standing near the arched windows looking out at the night sky.
"What do you want to do with this place, Abby?" Thomas asked gently. "We can sell it to a resort chain tomorrow if you want."
Abby smiled softly, removing the dirty jacket and looking at the torn gown she had worn.
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"No, Dad," Abby said. "We're going to turn it into an agricultural education center for young farm families—so no child ever gets looked down on for working the land."
👉 How did justice finally complete its full circle for Abby and her family?
