Chapter 4 - The Army Officer Arrives
Before Beckett’s attorney could object, the double wooden doors at the back of the courtroom burst open.
A crisp, heavy military march echoed across the hardwood floor. A uniformed US Army JAG officer walked down the center aisle, holding a sealed black legal folder under his arm.
Spectators turned in astonishment as two armed Military Police guards took positions beside the courtroom doors.
The Army officer marched directly to the prosecution table, coming to a sharp salute before Claire.
"Colonel Bennett, we secured the audio recordings and the fake medical files from St. Jude Private Clinic," the officer announced in a firm, official voice that echoed off the high ceiling.
Beckett turned around, his face suddenly draining of all color. He looked from the military officer to the gold eagles pinned to his wife's shoulders.
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"Colonel... Bennett?" Beckett stammered, a shocked, terrified whisper escaping his trembling lips.
👉 Why had Beckett believed his quiet wife was just an unemployed administrative clerk?
