Chapter 10 - The Mother-in-Law Assets Frozen Fast
Across the city in an upscale Georgetown mansion, Eleanor Moretti frantically tried to log into her private online banking portals.
Every single screen flashed a bright red error message: Account Frozen Under Federal Asset Forfeiture Act.
“What is this nonsense? Call the bank president immediately!” Eleanor screamed at her terrified personal assistant.
The assistant trembled, holding a ringing landline telephone toward her with a look of sheer terror.
“It’s... it’s the federal marshal service, ma’am; they’re outside the front gates with eviction warrants,” the assistant stammered.
Eleanor rushed to the French doors, looking out into her manicured courtyard where armed agents were locking the perimeter.
“You can’t do this! I am Eleanor Moretti! I run the charity foundation board!” she shrieked through the glass pane.
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An agent stepped forward, slapping a large official padlock onto the heavy iron front gates without a single word.
Her high-society empire had evaporated into thin air before she even had time to pack her designer wardrobe.
