The bond grows
The judge’s disbelief was palpable as he processed the blatant disrespect Penelope had just shown. He couldn’t let her actions go unchallenged, so he ordered her to return to the stand. The tension in the courtroom mounted as Penelope was escorted back to face the judge’s wrath, a decision she would soon regret.
Upon her return, the judge sternly informed Penelope that her bond had been doubled to ten thousand dollars due to her rudeness. Shock and anger washed over her face as she absorbed the unexpected blow. Unbeknownst to her, this pivotal moment would further unravel her situation, plunging her into even deeper turmoil.