“The original seed capital for this enterprise came directly from my family trust,” I said clearly. “You hid my involvement from the board. But you never owned the company, Julian. You merely managed it.”
His entire kingdom cracked open in front of everyone.
Part 3: The True Victory
Julian lunged to his feet, his face twisted in a snarl. “You vindictive little—”
“Sit down,” the judge ordered, banging the gavel.
But he could not stop himself. That was the beautiful thing about men like Julian. Give them enough rope, and they will call it a throne.
“She planned this!” he shouted, pointing wildly at me. “She trapped me!”
I faced him fully, completely unfazed. “No, Julian. I survived you.”
The heavy double doors at the back of the room opened. Two federal agents entered the courtroom.
Nora began crying instantly, grabbing Julian’s arm. “Julian told me everything was legal!”
One agent spoke directly to Julian’s lawyer, then handed a document to the judge. Warrants for arrest. Fraud. Corporate embezzlement. Aggravated assault. Evidence tampering. Witness intimidation.
