The chief justice gestured toward the clerk. “Please enter Exhibit D into the record.”
A thick file was handed to the bailiff, then to the bench.
My mother’s confidence faltered.
“For the past eight years,” Justice Whitaker continued, “Ms. Rachel Monroe has been employed under federal confidentiality agreements. Her work history is sealed not because of instability—but because of clearance.”
My mother turned sharply toward me, eyes wide.
The justice addressed the court. “Ms. Monroe has worked as a senior forensic financial analyst contracted by the Department of Justice and, later, the Treasury. Her assignments involved tracing offshore assets tied to organized financial crime.”
A ripple passed through the room. Pens stopped moving.
The opposing attorney stood abruptly. “Your Honor, this information—”
“Is already cleared for disclosure,” the justice replied. “At my request.”
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