Chapter 12: The Final Verdict
Chapter 12: The Final Verdict
Naomi’s declaration at the IFA Gala acted as a wake-up call, prompting major sponsors to withdraw their funding from all Park-related projects. The International Food Association itself released a statement stripping Helen of all titles and positions to salvage its own reputation.
Two weeks later, the ultimate trial for Helen Park and her co-conspirators commenced. It was the most highly publicized legal event of the year.
Naomi, Jae-min, and Audrey sat in the row reserved for witnesses and victims. Across the room, Helen Park sat in the defendant's dock, stripped of her usual elegance. Her hair had turned completely white, and her trembling hands gripped the edge of her chair. Raymond Park sat not far from her, his head bowed, looking like a ghost after his personal assets were entirely frozen.
Irrefutable Evidence
Helen’s defense attorney tried to argue that she did not directly participate in the commercial fraud or violence, claiming all crimes were committed independently by Daniel Cho and Vivian.
However, the prosecutor stepped forward, plugging a flash drive into the courtroom projector. It contained data recovered from the internal servers that Jae-min had quietly harvested, combined with the detailed diary entries of Henry Park provided by Audrey.
Anonymous Wire Transfers: 45 transfer orders from Helen's personal account to Daniel Cho’s hidden Swiss accounts right before the conspiracy against Samuel Brooks was executed.
Secret Audio Recording: A conversation between Helen and Raymond fifteen years ago, where Helen’s voice clearly stated: "Ruth Brooks’s child must never show her face in this city. If Henry wants to leave his shares to her, I will make that entire family vanish."
Helen's cold, sharp voice echoed through the courtroom. Raymond broke down into tears, burying his face in his hands. Helen closed her eyes, knowing that the power, wealth, and pride she had spent a lifetime building had completely shattered.
When the judge granted Naomi the opportunity to make a final statement as the representative of the Samuel Brooks family, she stood up. She did not look at Helen with hatred, but with an profound sense of peace.
"I do not stand here demanding revenge," Naomi said, her voice resonant and clear. "Revenge only stains the memory of my parents. I stand here to witness justice. So that the chefs out there know that no matter how powerless you feel, if you choose to stand by the truth, the truth will protect you."
Verdict of the Supreme Court:
Helen Park: Life imprisonment without parole for aggravated commercial fraud, conspiracy to commit murder, and financial market manipulation.
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Raymond Park: 12 years in federal prison for tax evasion and complicity in embezzling trust assets.
Vivian Park: 8 years in a federal correctional facility for assault causing grievous bodily harm and illegal asset hiding.
