Vanessa Hart sits in her lawyer’s office. Listening to options she doesn’t like.“The prosecution has a strong case. Vaughn’s testimony, the bank records, the emails. All of it points to conspiracy and fraud.” Her lawyer, a sharp woman named Patricia Chen, doesn’t sugarcoat. “Your cooperation helps. But you’re still looking at potential jail time.”“How much time?”“Worst case? Three years. Best case? Probation, community service, hefty fines.”“And if I don’t cooperate?”“Five to seven years. Guaranteed.” Patricia leans forward. “Vanessa, you need to accept reality. You took money to defame someone. You coordinated with Vaughn. You fabricated evidence. The only question is how much you pay for it.”Vanessa’s phone buzzes. Another news alert.**Ariana Vale and Lucian Blackwood Announce Pregnancy**She closes it. Can’t look.“What do I have to do? For the best case scenario?”“Full cooperation. Testimony against Vaughn. Public apology to the Blackwoods. Restitution. And disappear from
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