Chapter 14 - The Fall of the Vances
Judge Vance rose from his seat in absolute panic, knocking his water glass over onto his black robes. “This is a conspiracy! I am a senior circuit judge! You cannot touch me!”
“Victor Vance, you are under arrest for treasonous abuse of judicial power, bribery, and accessory to child endangerment,” the lead federal agent declared loudly.
Before the entire national press corps, Judge Vance was pulled down from his high bench, his arms forced behind his back as steel handcuffs clicked tightly around his wrists.
In the gallery behind him, Evelyn Vance broke into hysterical sobs as federal officers escorted both father and daughter away in disgrace, their corrupt legacy completely obliterated in a single afternoon.
The press cameras flashed furiously, capturing every second of the historic downfall.
Dominic walked down the center aisle toward Clara. Standing before her in his sharp charcoal suit, he reached out and took her hands in his, his eyes shining with boundless gratitude and reverence.
“Dr. Clara Reed,” Dominic said softly, his voice rich with deep emotion. “You didn't just save my son... you restored justice to this entire city.”
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Clara smiled warmly, a beautiful, genuine radiance washing over her face. “Noah is waiting for us at home, Dominic. Let's go back.”
👉 Three months later.
