CHAPTER 4 – Justice Has a Long Memory

The verdict took less than four hours.
Vanessa Kensington was convicted of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and conspiracy.
She received a sentence that would keep her behind bars for decades.
Richard Harrington faced separate federal charges for fraud, money laundering, and financial crimes.
His luxury empire entered bankruptcy within six months.
The mansion.
The penthouse.
The yachts.
The private jet.
Every asset was auctioned to satisfy creditors and court judgments.
Outside the courthouse, reporters surrounded Harrison.
"Mr. Cole, do you feel you've won today?"
He looked toward the hospital across the street, where Khloe continued months of rehabilitation.
"No."
"I'll call it justice."
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"I'll never call it a victory."
Because nothing could erase the memory of watching his little sister lying unconscious in a pool of her own blood.