Chapter 20 - Justice Is Served As The Entire Empire Falls
The federal judge handed down the final sentences in a packed, silent courtroom overlooking downtown Manhattan.
Evelyn Sterling received twelve years in a federal penitentiary without the possibility of early parole for grand theft and assault.
Marcus Sterling received ten years for corporate extortion and securities fraud related to the offshore accounts.
Daniel was forced to declare personal bankruptcy after losing his trust fund and emergency corporate allowances.
Richard sat in the front row watching the gavel fall, feeling a profound sense of closure wash over his weary soul.
The corrupt members of his circle had been completely purged, leaving only honesty and integrity standing in their wake.
I watched the news broadcast from my new apartment, smiling as the screen faded to black on the final chapter of corruption.
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The woman who had tried to crush me under her heel was now locked away behind cold iron bars forever.
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