Chapter 11 - The Federal Cavalry Arrives at the D.C. Skyscraper
Before Julian could answer, the distant sound of heavy rotary blades reverberated through the thick glass of the shuttered windows.
Two black FBI tactical helicopters swept past the reinforced penthouse, deploying federal agents onto the upper outdoor balcony.
The shatterproof balcony doors blew inward under a synchronized explosive charge, filling the study with a rush of cold autumn wind.
Federal Marshal Miller stepped through the smoke, his weapon drawn and aimed directly at Julian and Clara.
“Drop your weapons! Federal warrant execution for corporate conspiracy and high treason!” Miller shouted over the roaring wind.
Julian slowly lowered his tactical rifle, placing it gently onto the marble table without a single sign of panic.
“You’re a few minutes late, Marshal, but your timing is impeccable,” Julian said calmly, raising his empty hands.
Miller’s eyes flicked from Julian to Clara, noticing the badge she held up displaying federal clearance credentials.
“Special Agent Clara Vance, DOJ Oversight Division,” Clara announced clearly, clipping her badge onto her emerald dress.
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“Target secure, mainframe data downloaded, and corporate traitor Arthur Sterling’s warrants are active,” she reported to the marshal.
Miller lowered his weapon, nodding respectfully as federal agents rushed past him to secure the remaining penthouse perimeter.
