Chapter 9 - The Legal Reckoning
An hour later, the mansion was secured by federal agents and local police officers summoned by Victor's legal team.
A senior detective walked into the main study where Victor sat beside Emily and a sleeping Baby Ava, whose fever had finally broken thanks to the doctor's swift care.
"Mr. Blackwell," the detective said, placing a thick dossier on the mahogany desk. "We searched your stepbrother's private safe. We found forged documents, offshore accounts, and evidence linking him to the hotel ambush eleven months ago."
"What about Emily's records?" Victor asked sternly.
"All her erased identification files and stolen trust funds have been recovered," the detective confirmed. "She is completely cleared of any wrongdoing, and Marcus will face life in prison for attempted murder, extortion, and treason."
Emily looked at Victor in disbelief, a wave of immense relief washing over her tired soul.
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"Thank you," she whispered, her voice filled with deep emotion.
👉 What life-changing decision will Victor make to protect Emily and Ava forever?
