Chapter 98 - The High Court Reckoning
Three days later, the Royal Courts of Justice convened for a historic emergency session.
I stood at the central lectern in my crisp dark suit, flanked by Ethan and our lead legal counsel. On the bench, three senior High Court judges reviewed the decrypted contents of Charlotte's flash drive alongside the sworn statements from Scotland Yard.
The presiding judge adjusted his spectacles, his voice booming across the packed, silent courtroom:
"In light of the irrefutable evidence of kidnapping, corporate fraud, and document forgery orchestrated by Julian Sterling, this court hereby voids all claims against the Vance Family Trust. Full, absolute legal title of Sterling-Vance Enterprises is permanently restored to Chairwoman Victoria Vance."
The courtroom erupted into thunderous applause! Journalists rushed for the doors to broadcast the verdict worldwide.
Charlotte stood up from the gallery, looking at me with a soft, peaceful expression. I walked over to her, extending my hand.
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"Thank you, Charlotte," I said sincerely.
Charlotte took my hand, shaking it gently before giving me a warm nod. "Thank you for bringing down the ghosts, Victoria. You earned this empire. Take care of Ethan and the children."
