Chapter 16 - Confronting The Family Lawyer About The Forged Documents
Back at the downtown estate, Richard Sterling slammed his phone down onto the mahogany desk in mounting frustration.
“They’re trying to ram the gates! Marcus, call your men and tell them to use explosives if necessary!” Richard shouted.
Marcus Vance remained seated calmly in the leather armchair, checking his gold wristwatch without a trace of panic.
“Calm down, Richard; my men are professionals; they know how to handle an aging billionaire in an armored car,” Marcus said smoothly.
The heavy oak doors of the private study suddenly flew open with a resounding crash against the interior wall.
Officer Miller stood in the doorway, flanked by four armed federal marshals with their service weapons drawn and ready.
“Richard Sterling and Marcus Vance, you are under federal arrest for corporate embezzlement, conspiracy, and attempted murder,” Miller announced loudly.
Richard leaped out of his chair, his face turning pale with absolute terror as he stared down the barrel of a federal firearm.
“You can't arrest us! We are officers of the court and corporate directors of Sterling Enterprises!” Richard shrieked defensively.
“Not anymore, Richard; your corporate assets were frozen thirty minutes ago by order of the federal district attorney,” Miller stated flatly.
Marcus slowly stood up, placing his hands behind his back without offering any physical resistance to the arresting officers.
“It seems our timing was just a few minutes short, Richard... true power always slips through arrogant fingers,” Marcus whispered coldly.
“Cuff them both and read them their constitutional rights,” Miller ordered, stepping aside as the marshals moved in swiftly.
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As Richard was hauled away in handcuffs, his phone buzzed continuously on the desk with failed status reports from the highway ambush.
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