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Chapter 25: Trail Begins

Author: Tommy Wright
last update publish date: 2026-01-10 08:09:58

Emily POV

The Manhattan federal courthouse steps were packed with journalists, photographers, and

protesters holding signs reading "Lock Her Up" and "Justice for White Collar Crime." I

walked through them flanked by Nathan and Blake, ignoring shouted questions about

Margaret, Jason, and my feelings regarding the trial.

"Mrs. Blackwell , how do you feel facing your former mother-in-law in court?" someone yelled.

I didn't answer. My feelings were complex and fixed on the evening news. Margaret's
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