Chapter 9 - The Handcuff VerdictSix months later, the criminal trial concluded at the High Court of Lagos State.
Faced with undeniable wire logs, audio recordings, and forensic bank trails, the defense team for Kad and Bisi completely collapsed.
Kad was sentenced to twenty-two years in federal prison without parole for grand larceny, wire fraud, and forgery.
Bisi received eighteen years in prison for her direct role in the financial conspiracy and identity theft.
In addition, the court ordered the full seizure of all assets registered under their names, returning every single stolen naira directly back to Sadeâs trust fund.
On a bright, warm afternoon following the verdict, Sade stood on the marble steps of the courthouse wearing a crisp ivory suit, holding a leather briefcase.
Reporters swarmed the steps, holding up microphones.
âMiss Adami!â a reporter called out. âWhat is your lesson from this painful experience?â
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Sade looked into the news cameras, her voice clear, steady, and resonant.
âTrue love does not boast, it does not demand wealth, and it does not run when times get tough,â Sade declared. âLook closely at the people beside you when you have nothingâbecause that is where you will find the truth.â
