You Get What You Give
- New Radicals -
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The atmosphere became more chaotic as soon as the chief judge pronounced Mrs. Carmen Lee guilty and gave her a 15-year prison sentence.
The prosecution team showed their relieved faces, smiled at their victory, and shook hands with the jury.
Meanwhile, Eva Lee started crying and was about to go up to the judge, but the officer stopped her. While Mrs. Carmen Lee was glued to her seat, her lawyer started to approach the judge.
"Your Honor Chief Judge, we are appealing to the High Court." The chief lawyer said to the judge.
"Alright, the hearing for the High Court will be held one month from now." Then the judge tapped his hammer again three times, and that signaled that his words were valid and could no longer be challenged.
Eva Lee burst into tears. Ruby in her seat had been covering her mouth with two hands, and she was smiling widely behind those palms.
This was just what she had hoped for!