Vivienne’s Trial
Chapter 12 - Vivienne’s Trial
Vivienne faced charges for obstruction, attempted evidence theft, conspiracy, and participation in Maisie’s planned guardianship.
Her attorneys argued that Evelyn controlled her from childhood.
Witnesses confirmed the pressure.
The evidence also showed choices Vivienne made independently.
She met Claire.
She withheld the information from Adrian.
She visited Maisie’s facility.
She ordered wedding security to remove the child.
She reached for the camera before Adrian saw it.
The corridor footage played in court.
Maisie stood holding the device.
Vivienne moved toward her.
Adrian entered.
The scene contained no dramatic violence.
Its meaning came from what Vivienne believed she had the right to take.
Vivienne testified that she loved Adrian.
He did not deny that the relationship included genuine affection.
Manipulation does not require every feeling to be fake.
It requires a person to use trust against another’s choices.
The jury convicted Vivienne on several charges but found insufficient evidence that she participated in the original ferry operation.
Her sentence reflected her later role and cooperation.
Before sentencing, she apologized to Maisie.
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The child was not present.
An apology did not require access to the person harmed.
