Becoming Strangers Again by Lily
Chapter 137
RYAN
The courtroom buzzed with tension as Waper, flanked by his lawyer, stood before the judge. The weight of his crimes hung heavy in the air, casting a somber mood over the proceedings.
"Waper," the judge's voice boomed, commanding attention. "You stand before this court accused of grave offenses-murder, money laundering, and tax evasion. How do you plead?" Waper hesitated, his eyes shifting nervously. "Guilty, Your Honor," he admitted, his voice barely audible.
A ripple of shock coursed through the spectators. Waper's admission sent a shiver down my spine, knowing the extent of the devastation he had caused.
The judge nodded solemnly. "Very well. And do you understand the severity of your actions, Mr. Waper?"
Waper nodded, his gaze fixed on the floor. "Yes, Your Honor. I do."
The judge turned to Waper's lawyer. "Counsel, do you have anything to add?"
Waper's lawyer shook his head, a defeated expression on his face. "No, Your Honor. My client has accepted responsibility for his actions."
The judge's eyes narrowed, scrutinizing Waper. "Before I pass judgment, Mr. Waper, is there anything you wish to disclose to this court?" Waper hesitated, his hands trembling. "Yes, Your Honor. There is something I must confess."
The courtroom fell silent as all eyes turned to Waper, anticipation hanging in the air.
"I... I was not acting alone," Waper confessed, his voice quivering. "There was another individual involved in these crimes. His name is Jake."
Gasps filled the courtroom as Waper's revelation reverberated through the room. Jake's name, a familiar shadow from the past, resurfaced once again, stirring up memories of the tangled web of deceit and manipulation.
The judge leaned forward, her interest piqued. "Jake? Can you provide more details, Mr. Waper?"
Waper nodded, his eyes glazed with guilt. "I hired Jake to carry out the murder. He was the one who orchestrated everything. I... I was desperate, Your Honor. I thought it was my only way out."
The admission sent shockwaves through the courtroom. Jake's involvement added a new layer of complexity to the case, raising questions about his motives and his connection to Waper.
The judge's brow furrowed, her expression grave. "This is a serious accusation, Mr. Waper. Are you certain of what you're saying?"
Waper nodded, his voice trembling. "Yes, Your Honor. I swear it's the truth."
longer before she turned to the prosecution. "Is there any evidence
his head, his expression skeptical. "Not at this time, Your Honor.
be overlooked." "Waper," she began, her voice echoing through the
on the floor. "Yes, Your
do you understand that by pleading guilty, you are admitting to these
nodded.
judge leaned forward, her eyes boring into Waper. "Very well. Waper, you have been found guilty of these crimes, and it is now
fell silent as the judge took a moment to collect her thoughts. I held my
and have had far-reaching consequences. You have taken a life, destroyed families, and betrayed
judge continued, her voice unwavering. "For the money laundering and tax evasion charges, you will
her verdict. Waper's lawyer attempted to protest, but the judge
Waper's voice broke through the commotion,
granting him permission
know I can't undo what I've done, but
Waper. But actions speak
end of the trial. Waper was led away in handcuffs, his fate sealed
escorted out of the courtroom, I couldn't help but feel a sense of closure. Justice had been served, and though
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to the fire Lily
she
breaking news.
this?" I said, gesturing towards the TV. "The Waper firm, stripped of its ownership rights. It's like something out
at the screen, her expression a mix of surprise and satisfaction. "It's about time," she replied, her voice tinged with a hint of
what this meant for the future. "It's a major victory for justice," I said, unable to keep the note of triumph
what about the employees?" Lily asked, her brow furrowing with concern.
"Some will likely lose their jobs said, my tone somber I "But hopefully, they'll be able to find work elsewhere. And for those who were complicit in the firm's illegal
voice tinged with sadness. "But sometimes, it's necessary
the
reporter continued
Night of the
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