Chapter 4 - Celeste Screams In Terror As Her Empire Crumbles
Celesta screamed, her manicured hands clawing frantically at the air as her carefully curated social standing disintegrated in seconds.
“This is a setup! An illegal conspiracy orchestrated by a bitter, ungrateful ex-employee!” Celeste shrieked at the stunned crowd.
Detective Miller stepped forward from the doorway, holding up a laminated arrest warrant bearing the signature of a federal judge.
“Celeste Vance, you are under arrest as an accessory to interstate wire fraud, extortion, and corporate identity theft,” Miller announced.
Two local police officers flanked Celeste immediately, clicking heavy steel handcuffs around her wrists before she could bolt.
Adrian stared at his mother being detained, his mind finally comprehending that his entire life of luxury was completely gone.
“You can’t do this! I am a pillar of this community! I sit on the city council!” Adrian yelled, his voice cracking desperately.
“You’re a common thief wearing a tailored suit, Adrian,” I stated, turning my back on him with absolute contempt.
I reached down, picking up my discarded wedding veil and draping it casually over my arm like a discarded cloak.
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The stage was set, and the true reckoning for the Vance family had only just begun.
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