Chapter 18 - The Subpoena That Shook The Family Foundation
Three weeks after the trial concluded, life in their new suburban home began to settle into a peaceful routine.
The financial accounts had been unfrozen by the Department of Justice, returning their legitimate savings in full.
Dorian had received a reduced sentence in exchange for turning state's evidence, agreeing to testify in upcoming civil suits.
Yet, as Beck was sorting through the morning mail on the kitchen island, a heavy, unembossed envelope caught his eye.
It bore a postmark from a legal firm in Zurich, Switzerland, forwarded through their federal attorney's office.
Beck slit the envelope open with a butter knife, pulling out a single sheet of watermarked legal stationery.
His eyes scanned the formal text written in precise, formal English legal terminology:
“Notice of Execution regarding the primary offshore trust of late Arthur Vance Sr.”
“As primary surviving heir, Beck Vance is requested to appear at our Geneva office to claim the residual estate holdings.”
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Talia walked into the kitchen carrying a cup of coffee, noticing the pale expression creeping across her husband's face.
“What is it, Beck? Is it another bill from the auditors?” Talia asked with immediate concern.
