Chapter 13 - Federal Marshals Surround The Elite Coastal Mansion Estate
Outside the grand gates of the estate, media vans and satellite trucks crowded the winding coastal highway lanes.
News anchors broadcasted live footage of federal marshals hauling away corporate records and luxury assets in sealed crates.
The downfall of the Hawthorne syndicate became the top headline across every major financial network in America.
Inside the mansion, Elena stood by the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, watching the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean.
“The media is calling it the corporate resurrection of the century, Lady Elena,” Arthur reported, handing her a tablet.
“Let them talk. The real work of restoring our philanthropic foundations across the country starts tomorrow,” Elena replied calmly.
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She touched the golden lion crest resting against her collarbone, feeling the enduring strength of her ancestors guiding her.
The storm had passed, leaving behind an empire stronger and more resilient than ever before.
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