Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 902 The End of Their Road 18

Once the case was officially filed, the police moved into the investigation phase.

Because of the time that had passed and the hidden methods of the suspects, the investigation was extremely difficult to carry out.

Thankfully, Emelie and Wesley had already gathered a considerable amount of evidence over the past three years. Once they handed it over to the police, it greatly reduced the workload for the authorities.

It was now May of the following year. Yes, it had taken the police an entire year to announce the end of the investigation and submit the case to the court. Two weeks later, the court accepted the case and made it public. The two cases were tried on consecutive days, with all individuals involved being summoned to court.

Of course, Henry and Kaden, who had both passed away, couldn't attend. Maverick and Caleb, who had been hiding abroad, were captured and brought back to Cedonia.

Another person who was absent was William.

During the police investigation, Beathan had indeed dragged William down with him. He exposed that William had once shot and injured Emelie.

After an investigation, the police confirmed the claim and decided to arrest William for intentional harm.

However, William was receiving treatment for his lungs in Mercianna at the time, so he applied for bail.

When the court convened, he was unable to attend in person due to his health, and his lawyer represented him in court.

Yennifer flew in from Mercianna to Capebatt City to testify as a key witness in the Xander case.

Emelie and Greta testified in the "Second Generation Case", which was a name given by the public to refer to the crimes committed by the second generation people of the Middleton, Davis, Swanson, and Collins families.

As the trial was public, viewers could watch a live stream on the court's website. At one point, online attendance exceeded ten million people. This showed how many people were still paying close attention to the case, even a year later. It was no exaggeration to call it the most high-profile case in recent years.

Both trials lasted more than eight hours.

Finally, the verdict was announced.

In the Xander case, Maverick and Caleb were sentenced to life imprisonment, with permanent revocation of their political rights.

These two men who were nearing 60 had evaded justice for 29 years, only to end up in prison.

In the "Second Generation Case", Beathan was convicted of intentional harm, intentional murder, attempted murder, bribery, illegal detention, incitement to commit crimes, endangering public safety, transnational crime, and organizing, leading, and participating in a terrorist organization.

He was sentenced to death and had his political rights revoked for life.

surprised when he heard the verdict. Being

to his left, where

People's Procuratorate brought forward the prosecution on behalf of the state. Emelie's role in the case was

was seen dressed in formal attire, a red scarf, and a long black robe. She had tied her hair back, making her look

he had gone back ten years. The first time he saw her was during the freshman mock trial organized by the law

he

had become the villain, the one everyone wanted see

a bitter smile. He had

...

convicted of conspiracy, attempted crime, and harboring

that he had actively helped the victim, Emelie, avoid harm from Beathan and that he didn't directly participate in Beathan's crimes. As a result, his

Charles was also implicated

Edward's suicide.

was an indirect cause of his suicide, so he was sentenced

time to serve his previous sentence for embezzlement, meaning he would spend a total of

thought to himself that when he was released, his daughter would already be in middle school. How could Emmie wait for him

jury, but he couldn't spot

unfortunate that they were destined to be

found guilty of any

of their plans to harm Emelie. As a result, he couldn't even be considered

was fined and given a written warning before being released

was no

Swanson Corporation had fetched a good price, Bryan had used a third of the money to compensate the families of the

once.

Though the law couldn't touch him, Bryan had benefited from the wealth

it all to the Soar

scheme, it still operated to this day

the bailiff unlocked Bryan's handcuffs, he glanced at the

was luckier than

wearing a red

1 Bryan's. He, too, hadn't been part

his crime of intentional harm.

solve the Beathan case, and his actions had been somewhat justified given the circumstances, the

to three years in

defendants pleaded guilty and did not appeal. Both cases had finally come

even counting from when the cases were reopened, a year and one month had passed. At last,