The Billionaire Heir

81. Karma Is A Bitch

Chapter Eight One

The courtroom was silent as the judge read out the verdict. "After careful consideration of all the evidence presented to this court, the jury has found the defendant, Ashton , guilty of the charge of first-degree murder."

Ashton's head fell forward as he heard the verdict. He had been hoping for an acquittal, but now it was clear that he was going to prison for a very long time.

The prosecutor stood up and addressed the judge. "Your Honor, I ask that the defendant be remanded into custody immediately. He has been found guilty of a heinous crime and poses a clear danger to society."

The judge nodded his agreement and turned to the defendant. "Ashton , you have been found guilty of the charge of first-degree murder. You will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole."

Ashton looked up, his eyes full of fear and disbelief. He had never imagined that he would end up in prison for the rest of his life.

As the court officers moved to take him into c