Chapter 8 - The Family Lawyer Arrives With Bad News
The private elevator chime echoed through the hallway as family attorney Richard Sterling stepped out in a sharp suit.
He took in the chaotic scene—the guards holding Julian, Emily crying in the armchair, and Thomas holding the financial files.
“Mr. Vance, I received your encrypted emergency signal,” Richard announced, adjusting his glasses briskly.
“Is the wedding ceremony cancelled?”
“It's cancelled permanently, Richard,” Thomas replied, tossing the financial statements onto the desk.
“File immediate criminal charges for assault, extortion, and corporate espionage against Julian Montgomery.”
Richard glanced at the terrified groom on the floor and nodded without hesitation.
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“Federal prosecutors in Chicago will love these bank statements, Thomas,” the lawyer noted with a grim smile.
Julian let out a desperate gasp, realizing federal prison was now his inevitable destination.
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