A Deal with the Devil
The jury seats were filled with around 12 people, all different ages and they talked in whispers, occasionally glancing at the suspects.
I scanned the benches ahead. On the first bench to the left sat Jake Douglas with Victoria Ponte beside him. And a woman who was silently sniffling in her handkerchief, she could only be Anita Barrett. Victoria acted like she was soothing her but as soon as Anita wasn't looking, her face turned into a scowl like she'd be anywhere but near a weeping lady. Adjacent to them on the right bench were Layla Gordon- the ex-girlfriend, Liana Mills-step sister, her friend - Gracia, and another man who seemed like a private investigator with his suit and strict stance