The court they were going to today was different from the previous one. There would be no first or second appeal. It would be the final appeal instead.
It was because Jacqueline took part in the drug trading and it had been confirmed. There was also evidence at the police station. The outcome of her court case was pretty much set in stone. There was no need for the first and second appeal, so the final appeal could be done directly.
The final appeal was not for Jacqueline's involvement in the drug trade, but for two of her intentional homicides.
Yvonne handed in evidence of Jacqueline’s attempts t o kill her. With Dominic Conrad's testimony, Jacqueline could only sign a confession submissively.
However, when Jacqueline was signing the confession, she looked at Dominic resentfully.
Her resentment towards Dominic far exceeded that of Yvonne's.
Yvonne could probably tell why Jacqueline hated Dominic so much.
Dominic was Jacqueline's father and in her heart, her father who had been spoiling her since childhood should always sacrifice for her.
Now that Dominic had testified that Jacqueline did try to kill Yvonne, it was the same as pushing Jacqueline to the verge of death.
So Jacqueline certainly hated him.
After all, her father who had always spoiled her had turned his back against her and accused her of murder. It was no different than a betrayal.
"Now, I pronounce the defendant, Miss Conrad, guilty o f criminal charges in drug trades and intentional homicides with conclusive evidence. Miss Conrad is sentenced to death and shall be deprived of political rights for life. Execution shall be in five days!"
Bang!
As the judge's gavel struck, Jacqueline's face looked like it had turned into ashes. It was as if she had lost her soul, and the bailiff took her away.
As Yvonne looked at her figure, she could not help the tears of joy welling in her eyes.
It was a death sentence, just as she expected!
"You got your revenge." Henry came as a companion and sat behind her.
He spoke when he noticed her body that was slightly trembling.
Yvonne raised her head and held back her tears.
Yes, she exacted her revenge.
But it was not over yet!
The trial was not over yet. Jacqueline's trial was over, but there were also Dominic Conrad and the others.
Dominic was taken from the witness seat to the defendant seat by the bailiff.
Although he did not bribe the driver who killed Yvonne's biological mother, he did finish up the job for Jacqueline’s mother. Since Jacqueline's mother had passed away, there was nothing they could do about it. However, Dominic was still alive, so he was found guilty of harboring because he helped Jacqueline's mother finish up the job.
Moreover, six years ago, Dominic kidnapped her and took her bone marrow forcibly. He caused the loss of her child, and he had also committed the crime of kidnapping and transplanting human organs illegally.
Dominic was sentenced to twelve years in jail because of all those crimes.
Although he would not live for another twelve years, Yvonne was still very satisfied with the length of the sentence.
"I'm sorry!" When Dominic was detained by the bailiff, he suddenly apologized to Yvonne.
Yvonne turned away and did not look at him, let alone respond to him.
Dominic knew that she would not forgive her. He was taken away by the bailiff miserably. 1
After that, the people who were put on trial were Dr. Lucas, the forensic pathologist from back then, and the driver who harbored Jacqueline.
Back then, the driver was afraid and concealed the truth about Jacqueline pushing Yvonne out of the car. Now, six years later, he should pay the price.
Nevertheless, the three of them did not commit serious crimes, so the forensic doctor and the driver were given a light sentence of only three years.
Dr. Lucas was given a heavier sentence because he hypnotized people without any official approval. Henry's manipulation from the inside also caused Dr. Lucas to be revoked from his medical qualification certificate and he was also sentenced to eight years in jail. The jail he would be going to was no ordinary jail, but a special jail.
Only a special jail could contain someone like Dr. Lucas who could hypnotize people.
The trial finally came to an end.
When Yvonne walked out of the court, it felt as if the sky had cleared up.
Henry put his arms around her shoulders and held her in his arms. "Congratulations, you got your revenge as you wished."
Yvonne turned to look at the hand he placed on her shoulder, but in the end, she did not push him away.
Forget it. She was in a good mood today, so she let him hold her for a while.
"I haven't gotten my full revenge yet. Jacqueline's not dead so I can't relax yet. It will be an act of actual revenge after five days," Yvonne said as she lifted her foot and started walking towards the car parked in front of the court.
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