A MONTH after Henry and Eleonor Verdan were arrested, the long-awaited trial finally came to an end.
The courtroom was packed. Reporters filled the back rows, while shareholders, executives, and members of the Verdan family waited anxiously for the verdict.
Magkatabing nakaupo sina Lucien at Neriah.
Kalmado man ang anyo ni Lucien pero mahigpit ang hawak niya sa kamay ni Neriah.
Across the courtroom, Henry sat.
For the first time, Lucien saw his father without the power that he feared since he was a child. Nasa tabi naman nito ang stepmother niya.
And as for his half-brother. Tumingin si Lucien kay Neriah.
“I have taken care of him. Don’t worry, he’s not dead yet.”
Hindi niya alam kung ano ang ginawa ni Neriah, pero hindi na siya nagtanong pa.
Later, the judge entered, and
