Chapter 11 — Rain Stops, Heaven Clears

I'm also present. I sat in the front row of the attendees area. Quietly looking at the three of them wearing prison uniforms. Escorted to the dock by judicial police. Luu Van's hair has turned more than half gray. Face haggard. Eyes empty and lifeless. Tran Hao bowed his head. Don't dare look at anyone. Due to being a key witness of the case, he also made a great contribution. To Nhu is exempt from criminal prosecution. She was also present. Sit in the corner farthest from me. So skinny that it's just skin and bones. The judge began reading the sentence.

"Defendant Luu Van committed the crime of intentional murder, sentenced to death, executed immediately."

"Concurrently commit the crime of appropriating property while holding office and the crime of fraud, combined penalty, confiscation of all personal property."

"Defendant Tran Hao is guilty of being an accomplice in the case of intentional murder, the crime of appropriating property while holding office and the crime of kidnapping for extortion. Combined penalties, sentenced to life imprisonment."

The judge's gavel slammed down heavily. A dull echo. End their criminal lives. Listen to the verdict being announced. Luu Van did not have any reaction. It seemed she had already predicted this outcome. And Tran Hao. Legs are soft. Fall to the ground. Then he was dragged out by judicial police. I stood up. Prepare to leave the courtroom. Right at that moment. To Nhu stepped forward to block me. She looked at me. All kinds of emotions were mixed in his eyes. And even begging.

“Hospital...”

“A suitable heart source has been found.”

“But the cost of surgery…”

She didn't finish. But the meaning was too clear. I looked at her. Looking at the face, there is no blood in common. But it stuck with my life for half my life. I smiled slightly.

“I'm not a saint.”

“The hurt you and your mother caused me and my mother.”

“I will never forget.”

“That amount.”

“I will use it to establish a charity fund.”

“To help women like my mother.”

“People who have been hurt by marriage and relationships.”

“And you…”

I took out from my pocket the large insurance policy that Luu Van had bought for her. Then put it in her hand.

“This is the only thing your mother left you.”

“It will save your life.”

I walked past her. Leave the court. The sky outside. More brilliant than any day before. I took a deep breath. In the air... Is the taste of freedom. From this moment. My life... has just really begun. A completely new life. Belongs to me. Court ruling. Like a big rock thrown into a lake. Each ripple rose. After a long time, it still hasn't calmed down. After news of Luu Van being sentenced to death spread. The whole city was talking about the resentment of this wealthy family. I became the focus of a storm of public opinion. Some people say that I kill myself for righteousness, and the method is too cruel. Some people also say that I dare to love and dare to hate, and am a model of an independent woman in the new era. I don't care at all. I block out all voices from outside. Start cleaning up the mess they left behind. Thien Hang Investment. The company was built with my own sweat and tears. Then he was hollowed out by Tran Hao. Finally officially declared bankruptcy and liquidated. After me withdraw capital. The relationships and projects that Tran Hao was always proud of also disintegrated one by one. The monkeys also dispersed. Those who once surrounded him. Everyone avoids me like evil. The market... That's how real capital is. The trust fund my father left behind. Thanks to the efforts of Vuong's team of lawyers. Has been fully recovered. Just like what I said to To Nhu. I used my mother's name to establish a charity fund.

“Can Du Fund.”

It's my mother's name. Meaning like a beautiful pearl. Clear. Purpose of the fund. Provides legal support and psychological counseling for women experiencing unhappiness in marriage, domestic violence, property appropriation and similar situations. Date the fund was officially established. I personally attended. Standing in front of countless flash lights. I only said one sentence.

“I hope in this world…”

"There will no longer be a second woman with the same fate as To Tinh."

“I also hope…”

“Every woman can become her own light.”

Applause echoed throughout the auditorium. Among the crowd. I saw a familiar figure. She wears a hat. Wear a mask. Cover yourself up. Those eyes. I still recognize it. She just stood from afar looking at me.