Chapter 10 - The Trial's End
Two months later, the high-profile criminal prosecution of Elliot Vance reached its swift conclusion. Facing an airtight mountain of forensic financial evidence and Natalie’s unyielding testimony, Elliot entered a full guilty plea to avoid a decades-long sentence.
The federal judge delivered the final verdict:
Elliot Vance: Sentenced to seven years in federal prison, alongside full restitution of $14 million to Sterling Enterprises.
Grayson and Natalie walked down the steps of the Manhattan Federal Courthouse hand-in-hand, instantly swarmed by dozens of news crews, reporters, and flashing cameras.
A reporter thrust a microphone into Grayson's face. "Mr. Sterling! How does it feel to assume total control of Sterling Enterprises after such a public family war?"
Grayson paused on the steps, adjusting his dark suit jacket, looking directly into the camera lenses with absolute composure.
"Sterling Enterprises was founded on honor, integrity, and responsibility," Grayson announced clearly. "Starting today, we are liquidating all offshore accounts, enforcing complete corporate transparency, and committing ten percent of our net annual profits to establishing legal shelters for vulnerable families facing corporate exploitation."
The crowd of reporters gasped and began scribbling notes frantically.
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"What about your personal life, Grayson?!" another journalist shouted.
Grayson looked down at Natalie, whose eyes were shining with pride. "My personal life is standing right beside me. And our story is just beginning."
