As the judge delivered the verdict, Richard's eyes locked onto Dunice with a piercing glare, his gaze burning with hatred and resentment. She felt a chill run down her spine as he was led away in handcuffs, sentenced to seven years for drug trafficking. The harassment charges, however, were eerily silent, left unaddressed and unacknowledged.
Dunice wasn't surprised, having been prepared for a lenient sentence due to Richard's connections.
After leaving the court, Dunice headed home but on the way, she stumbled upon an empty church and decided to seek solace inside. Overwhelmed with emotions, she found herself sitting in silence, reminiscing about her past struggles and silently praying for a brighter future. Exhausted from her inner turmoil, she eventually stepped outside.
Moments later, her phone rang. It was Jeffrey, asking to meet at the mansion. Hurrying over, Dunice found him waiting in the garden, where he quickly got to the point.
