Chapter 9 - The Handcuff VerdictSix months later, the criminal trial concluded at the State Superior Court.
Vanessa stood at the defense table in a dark green prison jumpsuit, her hair unkempt, her arrogant demeanor completely destroyed.
The judge slammed her gavel down, delivering a scathing verdict.
âVanessa Calder,â the judge declared, âYour actions were motivated by pure greed and a shocking disregard for human life.â
Vanessa was sentenced to seven years in state prison for felony assault, reckless endangerment, and attempted corporate fraud.
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Daniel was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to perform one thousand hours of community service for his role in the forgery conspiracy, his reputation in the business community completely destroyed.
As court marshals led Vanessa away in chains, she glared at Daniel, screaming obscenities at him for failing to protect her, while Daniel sat alone on the bench, broken and forgotten.
