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Andre reached out and took her hand. His fingers were warm, steady, stronger than hers."You're the strongest person I know," he said. "You raised me alone. You built a career from nothing. You never gave up, no matter how hard things got." He squeezed her hand. "Whatever this is, you can handle it."Miranda's eyes glistened. "How do you know?""Because I know you." Andre smiled. "And because I'll be there with you. Every step of the way."Miranda pulled him into a hug, holding him tight. He didn't pull away. He never did.They sat like that for a long moment, mother and son, in the dark apartment that had never quite felt like home.When she finally pulled back, Miranda's eyes were dry. Her shoulders were straighter. Her heart was lighter."I love you," she said."I know." Andre smiled. "I love you too, Mom."She stood up, smoothing down her clothes. "I'm going to make us dinner. Something real. Not takeout."Andre's eyebrows rose. "You know how to cook?""I took a class once.""Once
Chapter 579
Miranda Cross walked through the door of her apartment and felt the weight of the day settle on her shoulders like a physical burden. The courtroom, the motion to dismiss, Wilfreda's visit—it all swirled in her mind, a storm of questions and doubts she couldn't shake.The apartment was dark, the curtains drawn against the evening light. The air was stale, untouched by life. For all her success, all her money, all her victories, Miranda had never learned how to make a home. The place was more like a showroom than a living space—pristine, elegant, and utterly devoid of warmth.She kicked off her heels, letting them clatter against the hardwood floor. Her feet ached. Her head ached. Her heart ached with something she couldn't name."Mom?"The voice came from the living room. Miranda's shoulders relaxed slightly—she had almost forgotten he was there. She walked toward the sound, her bare feet silent on the cold floor.Andre sat on the couch, a controller in his hands, the television scree
Chapter 578
The courtroom was packed as reporters filled the press gallery, their laptops open, their fingers poised over keyboards. Cameras lined the back wall, their red lights blinking. Spectators crowded the benches, whispering among themselves, craning their necks for a better view. The air was thick with anticipation.At the plaintiff's table, Ava sat composed and still, her dark hair pulled back, her suit sharp, her eyes fixed on the judge. Beside her, Chance sat with his hands folded, his jaw tight. He had wanted to be here because this was his fight too.At the defendant's table, Miranda Cross was a study in controlled power. She wore a cream-colored suit, her silver hair swept back, her face unreadable. She looked like she had been born in a courtroom, like she had never known a moment of doubt.Judge Patricia Holloway entered the room. The bailiff called the court to order. Everyone rose."Be seated," Judge Holloway said.She was a small woman, barely five feet tall, with sharp eyes an
Chapter 577
The news cycle shifted overnight as what had been a steady drumbeat of speculation about Julia's "secrets" suddenly became a legal drama, a heavyweight showdown between two of the most formidable legal teams in the country. The headlines blazed: "President's Attorney Takes on Stella Wayne." "Defamation Suit Could Reshape Election." "Ava Rennet vs. The Shark: Who Will Win?"Stella's campaign had responded quickly. Too quickly. Within hours of Ava's press conference, they had announced their legal team: a consortium of attorneys led by a woman named Miranda Cross—known in legal circles as "The Shark."Miranda Cross was a legend. She had defended corporations against class-action lawsuits, protected politicians from corruption charges, and once made a federal prosecutor cry during cross-examination. She was brilliant, ruthless, and utterly without sentiment."The Shark," Ava muttered when she heard the news. "Of course they hired The Shark."Gerald looked up from his laptop. "Is that bad
Chapter 576
"Stella's campaign is using manipulated photographs. They've taken images of my mother and altered them to make her look like something she's not." Chance paced the length of the library. "That's defamation. That's intentional infliction of emotional distress. That's grounds for a lawsuit."Chloe looked up at him. "You want to sue Stella Wayne?""I want to make her campaign spend so much time and money defending themselves that they can't run any more attack ads." Chance stopped pacing. "I want to take the fight to them on ground they don't expect."Harry spoke from the floor, his pendant glowing softly. "Would that work? Suing a presidential candidate?""It would if we had the right attorney." Chance reached for his phone. "And I know exactly who to call."***Ava answered on the second ring."Chance." Her voice was cool, professional, with a hint of warmth beneath. "It's been a while. I was starting to think you'd forgotten about me.""I could never forget you, Ava." Chance stepped
Chapter 575
The Oval Office was silent except for the soft hum of the teleprompter and the distant click of cameras. Julia sat behind the Resolute Desk, her hands folded, her face composed."Good evening, my fellow Americans."Her voice was steady, warm, and familiar. The same voice that had guided the nation through crises, comforted them in times of grief, inspired them to hope. But tonight, even the most loyal supporters could feel something different. A weight. A weariness."Over the past week, there have been questions about my private life. About visitors to my family's estate. About photographs that have been circulating in the media."She paused. The teleprompter scrolled. She didn't look at it."I am not going to address those questions tonight. Not because I have something to hide but because they are distractions. Distractions from the real issues facing our nation. The economy. Healthcare. Climate change. National security."She leaned forward slightly, her eyes meeting the camera len
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