Chapter 25 - THE VERDICT
Jury convicted Richard on major fraud, obstruction and unlawful-confinement conspiracy counts.
Not every count.
Some financial allegations too complex or insufficiently linked.
Daniel appreciated limits.
Justice should not become revenge fiction even inside real-feeling story.
Richard received substantial prison sentence later.
George entered plea.
Adrian faced separate financial consequences and probation/incarceration mix? Keep general.
Margaret avoided some criminal counts due evidence and cooperation but faced civil liability and public disgrace.
Paul Kessler and Dr. Morris faced professional/legal proceedings based on knowledge.
No one walked away untouched.
But Emily did not cheer.
She sat with Noah.
Then asked to go home.
Not Whitmore House.
A rented apartment near park.
Her own key.
Her own door.
Her own light switch.
May you like
Ordinary control.
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