Stacey E. Haught

Beatrice Halifax's entire life has been controlled, sheltered inside the four walls of her family's house she had no hope of ever escaping. Until she was given an opportunity. One year to live her life in freedom. One year that would end in marriage. But just when the year is about to conclude a new man comes to town, one who threatens to completely unravel Beatrice's world. Lies surface and trust is broken as Beatrice is forced to face the truth about her family's past. Power corrupted this game, now she's the only one who can stop them.

Power is created by Stacey E. Haught, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

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"Can you please state your name for the court." The lawyer who represented the state of New York asked. 


"Beatrice Evangaline Halifax," I replied, my voice surprisingly sounding stronger than I felt, my knees hadn't stopped shaking since I entered the courtroom podium. 


I hadn't spotted Geun or my brother since arriving at the courthouse early this morning to meet with the lawyers prior to my testimony. But I did see Garrison hanging out in the shadows. The country boy hadn't changed at all since I last saw him. He stuck his head out of the shadows of the corner he was hiding in to wink at me and tip his head as I passed by. Knowing he was here gave me a fraction of calm. A familiar face in a sea of strangers. 


"Miss. Halifax can you tell the court your relation to the defendant?" The female lawyer asked me, her blonde hair was pulled back to a firm ponytail that rested at the base of her neck, her red lipstick flawlessly applied 


Chapter 50: Rule #50: Justice and Power Must be Brought Together.