Chapter 12 - The Prosecutor’s Package

Vincent tore open the heavy envelope, sliding out a stack of federal transcripts, bank ledgers, and digital forensic reports. He walked over to the large oak desk, spreading the documents across the polished wood.
Sofia leaned over his shoulder, her eyes scanning the financial printouts. "What are these?"
"Bail hearing updates and asset forfeiture logs," Vincent explained, adjusting his glasses. "The federal judge denied Isabella’s request for release. Given the encrypted wire transfers we recovered from her accounts, she’s facing federal racketeering charges alongside Bellamy."
"She really thought she could steal everything," Sofia murmured, shaking her head. "Not just the business fronts, but the entire history we built together. She watched me disappear from this very house, and she smiled while pouring your coffee every morning."
"She played a dangerous game," Vincent said coldly, his eyes darkening as he recalled the betrayal. "And she lost. The federal prosecutor wants us to review the final restitution claims. Every asset Isabella tried to siphon into her offshore accounts is being frozen and returned to the Moretti foundation."
Sofia reached out, placing her hand over his. "Let it go to charity, Vince. We don't need her stolen money. We just need to rebuild what was broken."
Vincent looked down at her hand, the fierce tension in his jaw melting away. He turned his palm upward, interlocking his fingers with hers. "Whatever you want, it's yours. The empire bends to you, Sofia. Always has."
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Suddenly, the heavy double doors creaked open further, and a small head peeked into the room.
"Can I come in?" Emily asked hesitantly, holding her cracked blue phone behind her back like a hidden treasure.