Chapter 12: The Reckoning
Miriam delivered the final blow during her closing arguments, presenting the irrefutable financial trail. Chloe hadn't just stolen; she had committed felony fraud across state lines to hide the money she took while Sarah was fighting for her life in the hospital.
As the judge read the ruling, the air seemed to leave the room.
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""The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, Sarah Hayes, on all counts. The defendant is permanently stripped of all executor rights to the Hayes estate. Furthermore, given the severity of the financial crimes uncovered, the defendant is remanded into federal custody pending sentencing.""
A bailiff approached Chloe with handcuffs. The arrogant, screaming woman from the hospital was gone, replaced by a pale, trembling shell. Chloe didn't look at Sarah as she was led away. It was over. The nightmare was finally over.
