Chapter 19 - The Blizzard Battle
A violent explosion blew the steel stateroom door off its hinges, filling the hallway with thick smoke and metallic debris.
Julian stepped through the smoke with his weapon raised, engaging two syndicate gunmen waiting in the corridor.
He moved with ruthless efficiency, clearing the lower deck as federal stealth helicopters hovered overhead with bright spotlights.
US Coast Guard tactical cutters surged alongside the yacht, throwing heavy boarding lines over the upper railings.
Federal marshals descended onto the helipad, swarming the bridge and seizing control of the vessel's steering controls.
Victor Sterling tried to reach his private speedboat on the lower launch bay, but Julian cut off his escape route.
Julian tackled Sterling onto the slick metal deck, disarming him in a brief, furious struggle under the flashing searchlights.
He pinned the corrupt billionaire against the railing, holding him until federal marshals clamped heavy irons onto his wrists.
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"Your empire is gone, Sterling," Julian stated coldly as the Coast Guard commander stepped onto the deck to take custody.
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