Chapter 288 The End Is Quite Obvious...

"After Days and what seemed to be attempts to reduce her sentence by rebutting some of the claims, Gwen Cancino has finally pleaded guilty for all charges. Giving us the report, live from the courthouse, is Nancy Paltrow. Nancy."

The male news E! News Anchor nodded at her and a footage of Nancy outside the courthouse appeared on screen.

"Yes Callum, it is just as you said. Gwen Cancino has finally pleaded guilty for all the claims claimed against her."

"Nancy, what may have caused the change? Because from what I understand, she was trying to reduce her sentence as much as she could."

Nancy nodded before proceeding to answer. She had a heavy expression when she heard the question.

"Well, our sources tell us that more overwhelming evidence was presented today. The FBI along with some scientists figured out the true purpose of the drug and I am deeply, deeply disturbed to say this", she took a deep breath, her face unable to hide the anger and disappointment. Even though she wasn't one of the victims, she felt the blow as well. "It was revealed today in court that the drug's purpose was not only meant for abortion but sterility all at once. One of the surviving victims testified today, very brave-"

"You mean, sorry to interrupt you Nancy, you mean the surving women who underwent these trials have been robbed of their gift of motherhood?" Callum could not conceal his shock either.

While he let that sink in, there was sudden commotion right behind Nancy. Gwen was being escorted out of the courthouse. An enraged crowd had gathered there ready to viciously tear them apart verbally and physically.

"BURN IN HELL!!!!!"

"PETER YOU SCUM! DIE! DIE!"

"YOU DEMON!"

"HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO YOUR FELLOW WOMEN? YOU'RE DISGUSTING!!"

"DEATH PENALTY FOR GWEN! DIE! DIEEEEEEEE!"

"YOU'RE DISGUSTING GWEN CANCINO! BURN IN FUCKING HELL!"

Peter had his head hanging low as he was dragged to the van. His insides were in turmoil knowing what awaited him. The verdict was yet to be announced because there were a lot of charges to take into consideration and that called for a just ruling. The end was quite obvious.

On the other hand, Gwen walked unapologetically with her head held high. She refused to be affected by the comments made on her. She refused to ever be seen as weak, not again. Yet, that only infuriated the people more.

And to make things worse, she did not give any explanation as to why she did that to those girls. The smart people knew she was just someone's puppet. However, she was not remaining quiet for loyalty's sake, though after being thrown under the bus, she just did not care anymore.

"CURSE YOUR WOMB!"

"CURSE ANY CHILD THAT COMES FROM YOUR WOMB!"

Gwen stopped as she was about to enter the van. She was unfazed by the many comments but this curse.... The officer could not read through her frosty expression. He looked back to see security barely holding down the angry crowd.

"Move it", he shoved her in.

Victoria turned off the television, no longer interested in watching the news. She leaned back in her seat on the couch and sighed heavily. She heavily empathized with the girls who went through such horrors only to be left scarred for life.

Stella walked in with Roserie in her arms. She had gone up to change her diaper before joining her friend. "What did they say was the motive?"

"They- cover her ears", Victoria warned and Stella shielded her grandbaby. Victoria continued with a whisper. "Forced abortion and sterilization. All at once."

Stella gasped in shock as she carefully sat down. She adjusted Roserie in her arms in a comfortable position before continuing to dive into the shocking news. "Are you serious? That's, that's evil."

"I know. Being such a reputable company, I bet they didn't know the true purpose of the trials", Victoria shook her head.

"These people are disgusting", Stella hissed. "How could they do that to innocent people?"

Victoria only let out a heavy sigh. She glanced down at Roserie who stuck out her tongue releasing some milked mixed saliva at the corner of her little mouth. Victoria instinctively took her beeb to wipe the mess.

"They'll never experience this precious gift", she said with sadness in her eyes as she looked at her granddaughter.

Stella responded with a heavy sigh. She could not wrap her head around the whole thing. How could they make such a drug? Her mind wandered off to a certain someone and she could not help but feel angry...

"Lily, explain!" Stella hissed into her phone as soon as the call was answered. She had closed herself in her room to make that call.

"You're going to have to be more specific than that", Lily deadpanned.

"Were you guys that desperate for money that you would buy... that?!" She grunted out the last word in frustration.

"The last time I checked, you were no longer part of the gang", she chuckled.

"Lily! I swear to God!"

"Alright!! Look, it's not about being desperate. Everyone is so focused on what happened to the girls, I'm not agreeing with tricking them and shit, but really, there are people who who would genuinely want that ..... good."

Stella gasped in disbelief. "Which sane woman would want to both abort and destroy their chances of ever having a child?"

"Stella, a child is a gift, yes. But you don't know everyone's story. Sometimes the situation calls for it."

Stella fell silent at this. What Lilly said made sense but she still felt angry for the innocent girls and lives lost. Nothing good came out of associating with the Dark Waters, it's why she left in the first place.

"You guys should cut all ties with those people", Stella warned.

"Well, you don't need to tell me twice. We're literally scrambling for the next best thing, something to survive on since you know..."

"Things are that bad?" Stella's brows rose.

"Yup. It's practically a war here. What's even worse is everyone knows who caused this so they're caught between trying to survive and seeking revenge." Lilly continued to warn her in a whisper, "A little birdie told me that they'll destory her and everything else connected to her once they find her."

Stella's legs gave away as she slumped onto the edge of the bed while her heart sunk knowing who was now the topic of discussion. Fear glistened in her orbs and wore down her facial expression.

'This cannot be happening.....'