Chapter 11 - The TrialThe federal courthouse became the center of America's attention.
News cameras surrounded the building.
Reporters shouted questions as the accused family members entered under federal escort.
Inside, the prosecution presented the evidence.
The toxicology reports.
The financial records.
The communications.
The testimony.
Then came the audio recording.
The courtroom listened in silence.
Elena sat beside Julian.
Her hands trembled.
But she didn't look away.
When she finally took the witness stand, the entire courtroom became silent.
She described the fear of discovering that her own relatives wanted her child dead.
Her voice cracked.
But she continued.
"They thought my life was worth less than money."
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She looked toward the defendants.
"They were wrong."
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Chapter 12 - JusticeThe jury didn't need long.
Chapter 13 - Reclaiming the EmpireElena returned to the company headquarters.
Chapter 14 - The House Becomes a HomeThe mansion changed.
Chapter 15 - The Last ShadowMonths passed.
Chapter 16 - VictoriaOn a crisp Tuesday morning, Elena suddenly froze during breakfast.
Chapter 17 - The Moment That Healed EverythingWhen Victoria came home, the entire estate changed.
