Chapter 10 - The Reckoning
Three months later, the criminal trial concluded.
The evidence gathered by my legal team and the federal prosecutors was undeniable. The forged signatures, land fraud ledgers, and stolen trust funds sealed the fate of the entire family.
In court, the judge read the final verdicts:
Loretta Vance: Sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for grand theft, wire fraud, and money laundering.
Derek Vance: Sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for corporate fraud, forgery, and tax evasion.
Tessa Vance: Sentenced to 3 years probation and 1,000 hours of community service for assault and accessory to fraud.
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As Derek was led away in chains, he turned toward the gallery where I sat. "Camille... please let me see my baby when she's born!"
I looked at him with calm indifference. "My daughter will know who her mother is, Derek. And she will never know the shadow of your family."
