Chapter 10 - The Unsealed Warrant
Judge Sterling reached into his grey coat pocket and produced a sealed blue folder with an official state court seal.
"Three hours ago, after receiving a tip from Miss Rivers’ legal counsel, the district attorney unsealed the offshore accounts under Vance Capital," Judge Sterling announced to the silent room. "The three million dollars stolen six years ago wasn't used by Julian. It was transferred directly into Victoria Vance’s personal trust fund."
Gasps rippled through the ballroom like a wave.
Victoria turned deathly pale, looking frantically at her father. "Dad... what is he talking about? You said that money was clean!"
"Quiet, Victoria!" Richard screamed, his composure completely shattering as sweat dripped down his forehead.
"The police are already waiting outside the main gates, Richard," Judge Sterling said calmly. "Your assets have been frozen, and warrants for extortion, fraud, and framing an innocent citizen have been issued."
Julian looked at Richard and Victoria Vance with utter disgust. He unpinned the white floral boutonnière from his tuxedo lapel and dropped it onto the floor right beside the shattered glass.
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"Our engagement is over," Julian said coldly. "And your family will never set foot in my hospital again."
👉 What happened when the authorities entered the grand ballroom?
