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Chapter 7 - THE TRIBUNAL OF TRUTH

Three days later, the New York Family Court was packed with reporters, paparazzi, and high-profile legal teams. Victoria arrived alongside Richard Vance, wearing a rented designer suit, attempting to look like a grieving grandmother fighting for her innocent family.

Grant was brought in from federal holding in handcuffs, wearing an orange jumpsuit, looking hollow and defeated.

Victoria stood before the judge, putting on a dramatic display of tears. “Your Honor! Evelyn Vance kept my son in the dark! She faked medical documents, and we have reasonable doubt to believe these children are not Grant’s heirs! She is unfit, mentally unstable, and using corporate power to silence us!”

The judge turned his cold gaze toward Evelyn, who sat calmly at the defense table, surrounded by the top family law attorneys in the country.

“Ms. Vance, how do you respond to these severe allegations?” the judge asked.

Evelyn slowly stood up. She didn’t look angry; she looked like a monarch dealing with an annoying bug.

“Your Honor, I welcome a full, court-ordered DNA test,” Evelyn said clearly. “In fact, I took the liberty of having a certified court expert conduct a blood-drawn DNA test on both infants and Mr. Grant Vale yesterday in detention.”

Julian stepped forward and handed the sealed DNA results directly to the judge.

“The results are 99.99% positive,” Julian stated loudly. “Grant Vale is indeed the biological father. However, Your Honor, we have another document to present.”

Julian opened a second folder and projected a document onto the court monitors.

“This is a certified psychiatric assessment and financial audit of Victoria Vale and Grant Vale,” Julian explained. “Furthermore, we present audio recordings of Mrs. Victoria Vale conspiring with Richard Vance to file false police reports and commit extortion against the Vance Trust.”

The courtroom erupted into total chaos. Reporters scrambled to type the updates.

The judge slammed his gavel down repeatedly. “SILENCE IN THE COURT!”

He read through the documents, his expression turning terrifyingly stern. He looked down at Victoria and Richard.

“Mrs. Vale, not only have you attempted to abuse the judicial system, but you have engaged in blatant extortion,” the judge thundered. “I am issuing an immediate, permanent restraining order against you regarding Evelyn Vance and her children. Furthermore, I am remanding you into custody for perjury and conspiracy!”

Victoria’s eyes widened in horror as two court bailiffs stepped up behind her, snapping handcuffs onto her wrists.

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“No! You can’t do this to me! I am Victoria Vale!” she shrieked, kicking wildly as she was dragged down the aisle. “Grant! Help me!”

Grant buried his face in his hands on the defense table, weeping uncontrollably. “I’m sorry... Evelyn, I’m so sorry...”

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