Chapter 18 - The Trial of Malcolm StanfordMalcolm's trial lasted seven weeks.
Financial documents established motive.
The security contractor testified.
Richard testified against his own brother.
Then Lianna took the stand.
Malcolm stared at her.
She did not look away.
When prosecutors showed Daniel's photograph, Lianna's voice shook.
But she continued.
Malcolm Stanford was convicted of conspiracy, financial crimes, kidnapping, and charges connected to Daniel's death.
Outside the courthouse, Lianna looked toward the sky.
“It's over.”
Corbin stood beside her.
“The case is.”
She looked at him.
“But?”
May you like
Corbin smiled gently.
“Life isn't.”
