Chapter 10

"Step away from Mr. Sterling immediately," the head guard commanded, forcing Steven backward.
Steven adjusted his shirt, maintaining his composure as he looked Arthur dead in the eye.
"You underestimate me, Arthur," Steven said coldly, pulling his phone from his pocket.
"While you've been sitting here acting untouchable, my federal task force has already raided your downtown vault."
Arthur's smug smile faltered for a fraction of a second, his eyes narrowing suspiciously.
"You're bluffing," Arthur hissed, standing up from his chair.
"Am I?" Steven asked, tapping his screen on speakerphone.
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The secure line connected instantly, broadcasting the calm, authoritative voice of the lead federal marshal.
"Operation Vault Sweep is complete, Mr. Vance," the marshal reported clearly across the hall. "Antidote secured, and all suspects in custody."