Chapter 8 - The Cornered Rat
Sterling objected, sweating profusely, but the judge overruled him. Helen then called Thomas Gable to the stand. Gable pointed a shaky finger directly at Evelyn and recounted the attempted bribe.
The judge’s face turned scarlet. He glared down at Evelyn and Sterling.
"Mr. Sterling," the judge said, his voice dangerously low. "Did you know your client attempted to bribe a sworn officer of the state?"
"I—Your Honor, I had no knowledge—" Sterling stammered, physically stepping away from Evelyn.
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"He told me to do it!" Evelyn shrieked, her composed facade completely shattering. She pointed wildly at her own lawyer. "He said we needed to get rid of the paper trail! Marcus and I don't have the money to pay off the debts!"
The courtroom erupted. The gavel banged furiously. In less than an hour, Evelyn had confessed to attempted bribery, perjury, and fraud on the public record.
