Sophia believed that she would survive her 30-year sentence. But did she really have to serve a full 30


    years in prison?


    She might be released in about ten years if she kept appealing, pretended to behave well, and did


    some under-the-table operations.


    Sophia felt that she still had a chance. However, the next moment, the small me of hope that had just


    ignited in her heart was ruthlessly extinguished.


    "Furthermore, in the case of Anne Bartley''s fatal fall 20 years ago, the evidence is conclusive, and the


    defendant, Sophia Kirkman, has pleaded guilty in court.


    "However, she had an ample motive and premeditated the crime. Throughout the past 20 years, she


    has had no inclination to turn herself in. To conceal her crime, she bribed and intimidated witnesses


    and destroyed evidence. Her crimes are even more heinous than those of Jeffrey Snyder."


    As Steven spoke, his voice grew louder. A faint redness appeared in his sharp eyes behind his sses.


    "Hence, the defendant Sophia Kirkman is sentenced to death for solicitation of murder, first-degree


    murder, destruction of evidence, and witness tampering. Her voting rights are revoked for life, and all


    personal property is confiscated."


    A thunderous boom sounded in Sophia''s mind. She felt like a towering mountain had copsed and


    crushed her. At once, she copsed to the ground.


    Sentenced to death... She had received the death sentence.


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    In front of her were only despair and a frightening, pitch-ck darkness. She even extended her hands


    and scratched herself a few times, as if she had truly lost her sight.


    Steven pronounced the verdict with rity, leaving everyone stunned.


    Colene was so thrilled in the public gallery that she nearly couldn''t resist shouting. Meanwhile, L and


    Tatiana embraced each other, shedding tears of joy. Even Mandy, who had always beenposed,


    discreetly wiped away tears at the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.


    Cyrus tightly clenched his trembling hands on his knees while Jonah heaved a sigh of relief, sporting a


    satisfied smile.


    At that moment, Jonah''s phone vibrated in his pocket.


    Jonah took it out and nced at it. When he saw that it was a message from Julien, his heart skipped a


    beat. He lightly tapped the WhatsApp conversation box.


    "The old witch has finally been sentenced! Congrattions!


    Smiling, Jonah replied briefly, "Thank you."


    Julien: "Mr. Jonah, how are you going to reward me? Hmm?


    Jonah: "Why should I reward you? You didn''t help."


    Julien: "Who said I didn''t? I''ve been watching the livestream of the court since this morning, and I''ve


    been cursing at Sophia the whole time. I cursed so much that my fingers were about to break! That''s


    an effort, too."


    A few seconds passed.


    Julien: "Why aren''t you replying?"


    Jonah: "I did. My silence is the reply."


    Julien: "Damn it! You''re really something, Jonah! Fine!"


    Jonah chuckled lightly and replied, "What reward do you want?"


    Julien: "Uh... let me think about it. I''ll tell you when youe home."


    Jonah''s Adam''s apple bobbed.


    For some reason, the words "when youe home" made him restless.


    Alyssa, who was overly happy, couldn''t help it. She threw herself into Jasper''s arms and cried silently.


    The tears of genuine emotion soaked through his shirt, melting his heart.


    "Lyse, my mom can finally rest in peace today. It''s all thanks to you," Jasper whispered while gently


    patting her back.