Chapter 437

Ivy's case was pushed to trial before the New Year. With over ten million dollars involved in the fraud, it couldn't be delayed, and the story even made it into the Slate City financial news channel. Since she confessed and pleaded guilty, she was sentenced to only seven years. Isaac tried to run with the stolen money. While on the run, he fought the cops and cracked an officer in the head, leaving the officer seriously hurt. With all the charges piled up, the judge sentenced him to nine years in prison. Jennifer caught wind of the news on New Year's Eve while she was still in detention. The word had already been out for a few days by the time it reached her. When she finally heard, the shock was so severe she collapsed on the spot. The stress triggered a stroke, and she was rushed to the hospital. The hospital tried calling her family, but Ivy was in prison, and Thomas was in the detention center. After several failed attempts, they finally got through to Margaret. Out of compass