Ste stood confidently in the intiff’s box, presenting her case with the utmost gravity, introducing evidence, and calling witnesses.


    The courtroom proceedingssted several hours, and eventually, the judgment was delivered.


    Kristian was convicted of attempting to eliminate Be and Ste through uwful means, in addition to charges of moneyundering and fraud.


    He received a life sentence with no possibility of parole.


    As the sentence was dered, Kristian appeared to age years in moments.


    The case concluded, and as Ste walked past him, she gave him a piercing look.


    “Take care of yourself,” she murmured.


    “Mom and I are going to enjoy our lives now.


    As for you, Ethan, you’re going to spend a long time behind bars.


    Kristian’s mame will disappear, only Ethan will be remembered infamously.


    ”


    Kristian’s hands were clenched into fists, his veins bulging visibly.


    Ste knew the name change was his attempt to escape his past, and she deliberately used it to taunt him.


    He shot her a venomous re and spat, “Ste, you’ll suffer a terrible fate!”


    She dismissed his curse nonchntly.


    But Kristian wasn’t finish


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    He sneered, “Do you think you’re safe because I’m locked up? As long as you’re alive, someone out there will be unhappy.


    And as long as that person lives, he’lle after you!”


    Ste narrowed her eyes and said, “What do you mean?”Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    Kristianughed sinisterly.


    “Don’t assume it’s all over just because I’m gone.


    There’s someone out there with abilities beyond your imagination, Believe me, you’ll end up in his grasp one day.


    ”


    Ste’s expression grew concerned.


    Remembering the car ident, she realized that Kristian couldn’t have orchestrated it so perfectly alone.


    Someone else must have been involved.


    Seeing Kristian’s smug grin made Ste’s heart sink.


    Initially, she suspected Kristian was just trying to scare her.


    He seemed intent on making her anxious and uneasy.


    However, the Longer she thought about it, the more she considered the possibility that he might be telling the truth.


    It didn’t seem likely that Kristian would be so c@@ky or repeatedly mention it if there wasn’t some truth to his ims.


    Noticing her silence, Kristian smugly inquired, “Are you scared?”


    As Ste was about to reply, Matthew stepped forward, taking her hand.


    He said to Kristian in a cold voice, “You don’t have to concern yourself with this.


    I’m here, and no one’s going to harm Ste or Be.


    ”


    Kristian red at Matthew, filled with hatred and about to retort, but Matthew turned to the court officials.


    “Please, take him away now.


    ”


    The officers shot Kristian a stern look andmanded, “Be quiet.


    ”


    With that, Kristian was led away.


    After the trial ended, Miley and others immediately went to Ste.