Chapter 19 - The VerdictTen months later...
The courtroom overflowed.
Ethan pleaded guilty to corporate fraud, conspiracy, and financial crimes.
Vanessa received probation for cooperating.
Several former executives accepted plea agreements.
Arthur officially transferred full control of Brooks International to Mary.
Before sentencing...
The judge asked Ethan one question.
“What cost you everything?”
He answered quietly.
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“I thought I could keep both greed... and love.”
Mary never looked at him.
