Chapter 5: The Truth Finally Comes Home
Weeks later, the trial captivated the nation.
For the first time, Daniel Carter's death was officially ruled a homicide.
Edward Beaumont received multiple life sentences.
Celeste was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and obstruction of justice.
Many guests from the banquet testified.
Several admitted they had instantly judged Evelyn because of her uniform.
Some apologized publicly.
Victor attended every day of the trial.
Not because he wanted revenge.
Because he believed Daniel Carter deserved justice.
When the verdict was announced, Evelyn quietly stepped outside the courthouse.
She looked toward the sky.
For years she had imagined this moment.
Yet instead of triumph...
She felt peace.
Victor walked over carrying a small wooden box.
Inside was her father's old investigator's badge.
Recovered from company archives.
"It always belonged to your family," he said.
Evelyn held it tightly.
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For the first time since childhood...
She cried without fear.
