Three months later, the final court trial took place downtown.
The courtroom was packed with news reporters and family friends.
Evelyn sat at the defense table beside three expensive defense lawyers.
She wore a dark suit and kept her head held high.
Clara took the witness stand to testify about that terrifying afternoon.
She spoke clearly and calmly about the shove near the swimming pool.
The prosecutor played the high-definition security camera video for the jury.
The courtroom gasped as the video showed the push in bright daylight.
Then the financial prosecutor presented the hidden trust fund documents.
The evidence proved beyond any doubt that Evelyn had stolen millions.
Evelyn's head defense lawyer tried to argue for a simple probation.
However, the judge slammed his wooden gavel down with great force.
Judge: Your actions demonstrate a total lack of remorse or care.
The judge announced the final verdict to the quiet courtroom.
Evelyn was found guilty on all assault and financial fraud counts.
She was sentenced to seven years in state prison without parole.
Evelyn turned to face Mark as officers put handcuffs on her wrists.
Evelyn: How could you do this to your own mother, Mark?
Mark: You destroyed this family the moment you tried to harm Clara.
Officers led Evelyn away through the side doors of the court.
Clara felt a heavy weight lift off her shoulders at last.
She smiled at Mark as they walked out into the sunshine.