Chapter 4 - Mother-in-Law Tries To Buy Silence
Eleanor Moretti clutched her midnight-blue sequined gown tightly, her face turning a mottled shade of angry crimson.
She stepped forward on her high heels, glaring at Agent Marcus Vance with an air of untouchable aristocracy.
“Listen to me, Agent, whatever your name is, my family has deep political connections in this city,” Eleanor threatened sharply.
Marcus didn't even blink as he turned his towering frame to face the formidable matriarch of the Moretti household.
“Your political connections won't help you when federal marshals seize your Georgetown mansion at dawn, Mrs. Moretti,” Marcus replied coldly.
Eleanor’s jaw dropped in sheer disbelief, her arrogant posture faltering for the very first time in her pampered life.
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“You wouldn't dare touch my estate! Every square inch of that property was purchased with Moretti family money!” she hissed.
“Actually, it was purchased using embezzled pension funds that Elena transferred into her corporate holding account yesterday,” Marcus stated.
