Chapter 14 - Justice Served
Six months later, the State Supreme Court delivered its final verdict in a courtroom packed with news reporters and public spectators.
Rebeca and Marco stood in the defendant's box wearing bright orange prison jumpsuits, their hands and ankles bound by heavy chains.
The judge slammed his gavel down, his voice ringing loud and clear through the silent room.
"For the premeditated murder of Eduardo Vance, the attempted murder of Estela Vance, grand larceny, and corporate fraud, Rebeca Vance is hereby sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole," the judge declared sternly.
"Marco Santos, for criminal conspiracy and money laundering, you are sentenced to thirty years in federal custody."
Rebeca collapsed onto the defense table, sobbing hysterically as guards escorted her away to serve her life sentence in a maximum-security facility.
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Julián stood in the audience, holding his mother's hand tightly as a deep sense of peace finally washed over his heart.
👉 How did Julián reward the brave young maid who saved his mother's life?
