Chapter 25 - THE FINAL CHECKMATE
Marcus did not flinch or blink at the Director's arrogant threat, maintaining his calm, lethal authority.
"You forgot one fundamental rule about power in America, Director: absolute power answers only to absolute justice," Marcus replied.
Before the Director could press another button, Vance and his cyber-team burst through the side doors carrying a federal magistrate.
"Federal warrant for your immediate arrest on counts of international child exploitation, racketeering, and treason," the magistrate announced crisply.
The Director’s face drained of color as federal marshals stepped forward, slamming heavy steel handcuffs onto his wrists.
"You're making a catastrophic mistake! The entire global economy relies on the connections I control!" the Director shrieked in rage.
"The global economy will survive just fine without monsters preying on innocent children," Marcus dismissed him coldly.
He watched as the architect of the nationwide syndicate was hauled away in chains toward a waiting federal transport van.
The multi-state criminal enterprise that had plagued the country for over a decade was finally, completely dismantled.
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Marcus took a deep, liberating breath of the California air, feeling the immense weight of the crusade lift from his shoulders.
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