A Little Girl Asked for Soup With Three Coins… Fifteen Years Later, She Returned What the Vendor’s Own Son Had Stolen
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Chapter 17 - Victory in Court
The verdict was decisive. Julian Vega and three of his associates were found guilty of corporate fraud, conspiracy, and attempted arson, receiving substantial prison sentences. Furthermore, the court issued a protective historical heritage status for the Lavapiés community kitchen block, ensuring that no commercial developer could ever demolish the neighborhood’s historic cultural landmarks. When Lucia walked out of the courthouse, Mateo was waiting on the steps, holding a single red carnation.
