Chapter 14 - Justice Served
The judge’s gavel struck the wood with a sharp, echoing crack.
"On all counts of felony assault, malicious property destruction, and harassment, this court finds the defendant, Victoria Caldwell, guilty," the judge declared, his expression stern and uncompromising.
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The sentence was swift and absolute: twelve months of probation with mandatory psychological counseling, heavy financial restitution paid directly to local women’s shelters in my name, and a permanent, legally binding restraining order barring her from ever contacting Ethan or me again. Furthermore, the civil court ruled that Victoria was stripped of all residual advisory rights over the family trust, transferring complete control to Ethan.
As Victoria was escorted out of the courtroom by court officers, her face twisted in bitter defeat, she caught my eye one last time. I didn't smile back, nor did I frown. I simply looked at her with total, indifferent liberation.
