Chapter 10 - Arthur Pendelton Threatens The Widow
Corbin sprinted down the private executive elevator straight into the basement parking garage, his mind racing with anticipation.
He reached his car just as Arthur’s luxury vehicle sped out of the underground bay toward the residential district.
Arthur wasn't heading back to his downtown law firm; he was driving straight back to Lianna’s apartment complex with county deputies in tow.
Corbin floored his accelerator, peeling out of the garage and weaving through midday traffic to intercept the corrupt attorney before he reached her.
When Corbin arrived at the mustard-colored apartment building, Arthur was already pounding aggressively on Lianna’s front door.
“Open up, Mrs. Prescott! We have a court-ordered asset seizure warrant for any property belonging to Stanford Development!” Arthur shouted loudly.
Lianna opened the door, clutching baby Austin tightly in her arms while two uniformed deputies stood awkwardly behind the smug attorney.
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“You have no right to be here! These are my personal belongings, not corporate property!” Lianna sobbed, her voice echoing down the hallway.
“Everything you own was purchased with stolen corporate funds, and CPS is already on their way to evaluate your unfit living conditions,” Arthur smirked.
