Three months passed before the court trial finally began in Dallas.
Evelyn sat at the defense table wearing a dark grey suit.
She did not look like a wealthy high-society woman anymore.
The prosecutor called Clara to the stand to testify first.
Clara walked up calmly and swore to tell the truth.
Prosecutor: Please state what you saw in the kitchen pantry Clara.
Clara: I saw the defendant buying a chemical vial from a stranger.
Prosecutor: And what did you do in the main ballroom later?
Clara: I filmed her pouring the liquid and saved Mr. Vance.
The defense lawyer tried to argue that the video was fake.
The police expert proved the digital video was completely authentic.
The chemical reports matched the drops found on the tablecloth.
David took the stand and looked directly at his ex-fiancée.
David: I trusted her with my life and my family name.
David: She only cared about my estate and my trust fund.
The jury left the courtroom to decide the big verdict.
They came back after only two short hours of careful talking.
The judge asked the head juror to read the final decision.
Judge: How do you find the defendant Evelyn Vance on all counts?
Juror: We find the defendant guilty of attempted severe harm.
Evelyn covered her mouth and began to cry very loudly.
The judge sentenced her to twenty years in the state prison.
She was led away in hand cuffs while the crowd watched.
David felt a massive weight lift off his heavy shoulders today.
Justice was finally served for everyone involved in this case.
He walked over to Clara outside the high court doors.
David: Thank you for standing up for the truth Clara.