Chapter 14 - The Twenty-Five Year Reckoning
Judge Harrison slammed his heavy wooden gavel down three times, bringing instant silence to the chaotic courtroom.
"Lukas Vance," Judge Harrison declared, his stern voice booming through the speakers. "For attempted murder by slow poisoning, grand larceny, and corporate wire fraud, you are sentenced to twenty-five years in maximum-security federal custody without eligibility for early parole."
Lukas slumped onto the table, sobbing hysterically as bailiffs pulled him to his feet.
"Ingrid Vance," the judge continued, looking down at the shivering woman. "For masterminding criminal conspiracy, illegal administration of controlled substances, and trust forgery, you are sentenced to twenty years in state prison."
As the guards dragged Lukas and Ingrid down the central aisle toward the holding cells, Lukas looked back at Evelyn, his eyes filled with pathetic pleading.
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Evelyn met his gaze with absolute serenity, adjusting her hearing aid with a soft, decisive smile.
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