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Chapter 350 - A Changed Man

Author: Olivia GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-23 10:43:07
Isabel’s POV

The judge’s gavel struck with finality, reverberating through the courtroom. “Victor Woods is hereby convicted on all charges,” the judge declared.

A sense of justice filled the air, but it was laced with bitterness. Victor’s self-inflicted demise had robbed the survivors of a complete reckoning.

The room was heavy with tension. Each attendee was digesting the events that had just unfolded. Victor had escaped his ultimate punishment, leaving behind unanswered questions and a fresh wound for those who had longed to see him truly held accountable.

Elias stood at the front as Victor’s body was taken away. His face was pale, his usually steadfast demeanor cracked. His jaw was tight, and his eyes were clouded with frustration and anger.

I wanted to reach out to him, to thank him for all he had done. But the weight of everything that had just happened made the words stick in my throat.

As the courtroom began to empty, I stepped forward, determined to speak with Elias. But befo
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