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Chapter 19 - THE TRIAL BEGINS The courthouse steps became a media battlefield.
Reporters surrounded Adrienne.
Vanessa entered through another entrance.
Arthur arrived smiling.
Inside, prosecutors presented bank records.
Audio recordings.
Security footage.
Medical manipulation.
Kidnapping evidence.
Arthur’s attorneys attacked Grace’s credibility.
Called her opportunistic.
Uneducated.
Financially motivated.
Grace took the witness stand.
The defense attorney asked:
“How much money has Ms. Cross given you?”
Grace answered:
“A salary.”
“Nothing else?”
“A home.”
The attorney smiled.
“So you benefited financially.”
Grace looked toward Eleanor.
“No, sir.”
She paused.
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“I benefited from being treated like a human being.”
The courtroom became silent.
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Chapter 20 - VANESSA TAKES THE STAND Vanessa walked toward the witness chair.
Chapter 21 - THE VERDICT The jury deliberated for eleven hours.
Chapter 22 - THE MONEY COMES HOME Recovered assets exceeded forty million dollars.
Chapter 23 - GRACE’S HOUSE Adrienne handed Grace an envelope.
Chapter 24 - THE WOMAN ADRIENNE ALMOST MARRIED Months passed.
Chapter 25 - ELEANOR RETURNS TO THE RANCH Spring arrived in Texas.
