Chapter 9 - Stripped of Wealth

Mr. Vance handed me the master estate deed folder.
"All five million dollars have been recovered, Claire."
"Ethan's luxury mansion has been seized by federal court."
"Full legal custody of Noah is granted to you."
Ethan wept on his knees, begging me for mercy.
"Claire... please don't send me to federal prison!"
"Think of Noah! He needs a father in life!"
I looked down at the ruined man with coldness.
"Noah needs a hero, Ethan, not a thief."
Detectives pulled Ethan up, dragging him down the hall.
His black tuxedo jacket was torn, messy, and dirty.
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The man who abandoned me was hauled away forever.
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