Chapter 3 - The Planted EvidenceI held my newborn daughter, Lily, tightly against my chest under my black graduation gown, stepping down the remaining steps with unshakeable dignity.

Special Agent Lucas Reed from the State Bureau of Investigation stepped out from the backstage curtain, holding a tablet and an official warrant.
âIt isn't a deepfake, Mrs. Walker,â Agent Reed announced, his voice carrying clearly across the auditorium. âThat video feed was captured by a court-authorized federal surveillance unit installed inside Claire Bennettâs apartment thirty-six hours ago.â
Dianeâs lawyer, who had been sitting two rows behind her, quickly stood up, grabbed his leather briefcase, and began walking toward the exit doors without saying a word to his client!
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âEthan...!â Diane screamed, grabbing her sonâs shoulder with a bruising grip. âDo something! Tell them your wife is setting us up!â
Ethan pulled away from his motherâs hands, his voice breaking in pathetic, weeping terror. âI told you this wouldn't work, Mom! I told you she knew!â
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