The word hung in the air like thunder.
GUILTY!
A collective gasp rippled through the courtroom. Aria felt tears spring to her eyes instantly, as Damien's arm went around her shoulders, pulling her close.
That was one down, but there were more counts.
The foreman continued, his voice steady and clear.
"On the charge of embezzlement in the second degree, we find the defendant guilty."
Victoria swayed slightly, and Hastings quickly reached out to steady her.
The foreman kept reading.
"On the charge of fraud in the first degree, we find the defendant guilty."
"On the charge of fraud in the second degree, we find the defendant guilty."
"On the charge of forgery in the first degree, we find the defendant guilty."
The foreman read through all twelve counts with different charges, diffe
