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.
"Clara..." he called out in a hushed, somber tone. "Oh, my god, is she...?"
He stopped dead in his tracks.
Clara was sitting upright in the hospital bed, perfectly calm, holding baby Sophia in her arms. She looked refreshed, her eyes sharp and cold as steel.
"Julian," Clara said softly. "Come meet your daughter."
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Julian’s breath hitched. "What... how are you... where is Dr. Harrison?"
"Dr. Harrison is currently in handcuffs in the basement," a voice announced from behind the door.
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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.
Chapter 19 - A New DawnSix months later.
Chapter 20 - The Unopened PackageThat evening, after putting Sophia to sleep in her nursery, Clara walked down to the grand foyer.
