Chapter 12 - Storm in the Delivery RoomThe intense psychological pressure and sudden adrenaline triggered severe contractions. Right in the middle of the ballroom, Clara gasped, clutching her lower abdomen as a sharp wave of pain ripped through her.
"Julian... the baby!" she cried out.
Julian’s eyes flashed with a sinister excitement. This was it. The stress had pushed her over the edge. He rushed forward, putting his arm around her.
"Call my private medical team!" Julian shouted to the staff. "We are going to St. Jude’s Private Clinic right now!"
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St. Jude’s was a private facility where Julian had bought off the chief attending physician. He believed he was taking her to her execution chamber.
As the paramedics loaded Clara into the ambulance, Julian slid into the front seat, texting Victoria: It’s happening tonight. Prepare the transfer papers.
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Chapter 13 - The SwitchWhat Julian didn't know was that Ethan’s team had already intercepted the hospital dispatch twenty minutes prior.
Chapter 14 - Life Amidst DeathInside the delivery suite, the atmosphere was focused and sharp. Clara gritted her teeth, channeling all her anger, all her grief, and all her maternal instinct into every push.
Chapter 15 - The Executioner’s EntranceTen minutes later, the waiting room door opened. Julian walked into the recovery suite, putting on his best grieving face, carrying a leather briefcase containing the forged inheritance documents.
Chapter 16 - The Final ReversalDetective Ethan Cross stepped into the room, followed by four armed federal officers.
Chapter 17 - Honor Among ThievesAt that moment, the door burst open and two officers led Victoria into the room in handcuffs. Her mascara was smeared, and her high heels were gone.
Chapter 18 - Fall of the EmpireJulian panicked. In a desperate surge of adrenaline, he shoved an officer aside and sprinted for the exit doors of the recovery wing.
