The Criminal Case
Chapter 14 - The Criminal Case
Prosecutors charged Helena and Celeste with conspiracy, evidence fabrication, attempted trust fraud, corporate self-dealing, and obstruction.
Ethan faced assault, coercion, and participation in the fraudulent marital release.
The prosecution distinguished planning from execution.
Helena and Celeste designed the scheme.
Ethan chose to believe them, apply pressure, and strike Amelia.
His attorney argued he did not know her true identity.
The prosecutor answered:
“Her wealth is irrelevant to whether she was entitled to physical safety and consent.”
That sentence became central to the case.
The crime did not become serious because Amelia owned the company.
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The ownership explained motive.
It did not create her rights.
