EIGHTY FIVE

JOCELIA'S POV

I leaned forward, locking eyes with Judge Edwards. "Here's what you're going to do. On the day of the court hearing, you will rule against Slyvia. You will impose sanctions and suspend her real estate license. She will face prison time, and her kids will go into the foster system. And I will ensure they end up with the worst foster parents imaginable."

Judge Edwards looked horrified. "What if I refuse?"

I smirked, leaning back in my chair. "If you refuse, I'll ruin your life. I'll make sure your wife divorces you, taking all your wealth and properties. I'll expose every bribe and corrupt deal you've ever made. Your kids will hate you and leave to live with their mother. You'll be disgraced, and your law license will be revoked. You'll lose everything, Edward."

He swallowed hard, his face pale. "You can't do that..."

"Oh, but I can. And I will. So, are you going to cooperate, or do I need to start making calls?" I raised an eyebrow, watching him squirm.

He sighed, defeate