Chapter 11: The Empire Strikes Back
Weeks passed. Clara remained trapped in a deep, unyielding sleep. The baby, a fragile boy they named Leo, fought for every breath in a plastic incubator.
Meanwhile, Ruby’s wealth and connections began to poison the legal system. The narrative in the press shifted. Articles began appearing, painting Arthur as an abusive, cheating husband who had violently attacked his wife to protect his mistress. The security footage of the first two minutes—Ruby standing on the desk—was somehow "corrupted." Only the footage of Arthur throwing the desk and striking Ruby with the bat survived.
