Thursday morning arrived with a sense of momentum.
Aria woke feeling lighter than she had in days. Yesterday's testimony was behind her. She'd faced Victoria's attorney and survived. She'd told her truth and the jury had believed her.
Today, the prosecution would present the financial evidence of the cold, hard numbers that proved Victoria's guilt beyond any doubt.
At the courthouse, Aria and Damien took their usual seats in the front row. The courtroom was packed again as word had spread that today's testimony would be damning.
Victoria was led in wearing her orange jumpsuit, looking even more defeated than yesterday. She wouldn't meet anyone's eyes, just stared down at the defense table.
Judge Barrett entered, court was called to order, and Justice Yaden stood.
"Your Honor, the pro
