Chapter 4 – The Trial That Ended an Empire
Chapter 4 – The Trial That Ended an Empire
Six months later...
The courthouse overflowed with reporters.
Isabella Rossi walked inside wearing a gray prison uniform instead of designer fashion.
Gone were the expensive jewels.
Gone was the confidence.
The prosecution presented overwhelming evidence.
Hospital surveillance.
Phone records.
Financial transfers.
Private messages revealing Isabella's plan to marry Marcus after eliminating Khloe from his life.
Even more shocking...
Several executives admitted they had hidden complaints against Isabella because Marcus favored her.
One by one, the lies collapsed.
The judge addressed Isabella directly.
"You abused trust, manipulated evidence, and committed a violent assault against a pregnant woman."
The sentence echoed through the courtroom.
"Twelve years."
Isabella closed her eyes.
She had gambled everything.
She lost everything.
Outside the courthouse, Marcus stood beside Khloe, who now held their newborn son wrapped in a blue blanket.
Reporters shouted questions.
"Mr. Thorne, do you regret what happened?"
Marcus looked at his wife before answering.
"Every day."
"What have you learned?"
He smiled sadly.
"Success means nothing if the people you love no longer feel safe beside you."
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No one asked another question.
His answer was enough.
