Chapter 11: General Thorn
Diana turned back to the judge.
“One more matter, Your Honor.”
The courtroom doors opened.
Captain Hayes entered in a dark suit, cane in hand, medals gleaming on his chest.
The room changed before he even spoke.
Reporters stood.
Adrian stared.
For the first time, he looked afraid.
Diana asked, “Please state your legal name for the court.”
His voice was calm.
“General Elias Alexander Thorn.”
Adrian’s attorney dropped his pen.
General Thorn looked directly at Adrian.
“Mr. Vale attempted to extort my foundation, bribe my staff, and intimidate me into selling protected medical property. He also diverted charitable donor funds from his company into personal expenses.”
“That’s a lie,” Adrian snapped.
Diana clicked the remote again.
Emails.
Videos.
Payment records.
Security footage.
The color drained from Adrian’s face until he looked like ash. Continue Reading ⬇️
