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Chapter 102

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The air in the courthouse was taut with anticipation.

Seraphina walked beside Lucien, Vincenzo, Matteo, Anton, and Elian—their footsteps echoing in the marbled corridors as they approached Courtroom 27.

A hush fell around them. Everyone familiar yet changed. The weight of justice awaited.

Inside, the courtroom was packed—press, diplomats, legal aides, even a contingent from the U.S. Embassy.

Across from them, Gabe and Julian stood in dark suits. Neither had bail, both were pallid.

Their earlier bravado had subsided; the faces that once smirked now wore anxiety.

The judge entered. And with it came stillness.

A clerk read aloud:

“On Count One — kidnapping and torture of Ms. Seraphina Vale — defendants Gabe Vale Jr. And Julian Cristoff, guilty.”

Murmurs ran through the room. Gabe sank as though his spine had cracked.

“Count Two — organized criminal conspiracy — defendants Gabe Vale Jr. and Julian Cristoff, guilty.”

Julian’s mouth opened and closed, as though words were fighting with his
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