Chapter 5
Heavy tactical boots echoed across the grand foyer as federal marshals entered the brightly lit interior of the estate. The lead agent flashed his badge directly toward Evelyn, who stood frozen near the grand staircase in her burgundy gown.
"Evelyn Sterling, you are being detained under federal warrants for corporate fraud, assault, and civil rights violations," the agent announced. Evelyn tried to lift her chin in defiance, but her hands shook uncontrollably at her sides.
"You cannot do this to me! My husband built the very foundations of this city!" Evelyn screamed in sudden, desperate panic. "Your husband's empire was built on illegal shell companies that we have now fully seized," Julian stated firmly.
Elena walked past the federal agents, her dark olive green maid uniform contrasting sharply against the pristine white marble flooring. "Take her away; the domestic quarters are officially cleared of toxic elements," Elena instructed the lead marshal.
The marshal nodded respectfully, stepping forward to secure the steel handcuffs around Evelyn's wrists with mechanical precision. Evelyn glared venomously at Elena one last time before being escorted out through the massive mahogany front doors.
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The flashing crimson and blue lights of the federal vehicles painted the hallway walls in rapid succession. Silence descended upon the luxurious corridor once the heavy doors sealed shut behind the departing prisoner.
Julian exhaled a long breath, loosening his dark navy blue tie slightly as the intense pressure in the room finally dissipated.
