Chapter 11
Months rolled forward into a thriving, beautiful autumn that blanketed the estate grounds in vibrant crimson and gold foliage.
The criminal trial of Elena Vance commenced in early November before a packed courtroom in downtown Manhattan filled with eager journalists.
Elena sat at the defense table in a standard orange jumpsuit, her blonde hair unstyled and devoid of any luxury cosmetic products.
Nathan testified as the primary prosecution witness, his calm, authoritative demeanor commanding absolute silence across the courtroom.
When the video of Elena maliciously cutting Lily's hair played on the giant monitors, audible gasps echoed through the public gallery.
The jury deliberated for less than thirty minutes before returning a unanimous verdict of guilty on all felony counts of child abuse.
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SENTENCED TO FIFTEEN YEARS IN A FEDERAL PRISON WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE.
The judge's gavel slammed down with a resounding crack, sealing Elena's fate and ending her reign of terror once and for all.
