CHAPTER 79 TESTIFYING

Michael followed the man's men down to the parking garage, his gaze never leaving Madison as they forced her into the back of a black sedan. She shot him a look, her eyes full of fear and desperation. He climbed into the second car, his mind racing with possibilities as they drove in silence towards the courthouse. When they arrived, they were led through a side entrance and into a small, windowless room. Madison was waiting, her eyes wide and her hands shaking. "Michael," she whispered, her voice hoarse. "What's going on?" "Don't worry, Madison," Michael said, his voice a gentle reassurance. "I'm here, and I won't let anything happen to you." He shot a glance at the men standing around them, their expressions cold and unreadable. "She's ready," one of them said, his voice gruff. The door to the room opened, and a man in a suit strode in, his eyes fixed on Madison. "This way," he said, motioning towards the door. "It's time." Madison gave Michael a small, uncertain nod as she