Chapter 16 - The Fall of Eleanor VanceEleanor's trial became national news.
For the first time, the powerful matriarch stood without her money, influence, or loyal followers.
The evidence was overwhelming.
Julian testified.
David testified.
Mara testified.
And Chloe's ledger became one of the most important pieces of evidence in the case.
Eleanor was convicted.
The Vance empire collapsed.
Properties were seized.
Accounts were frozen.
Officials resigned.
For years, the town had been afraid of the Vance name.
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Now that name meant something different.
It meant accountability.
