Chapter 5 - THE STOLEN BLUEPRINT
The sight of the silver micro-drive made Evelyn’s face drain of all color, leaving her royal blue gown looking far too vibrant for her pale skin. "Where did you get that?"
"I took it from your safe while your security guards were busy escorting your wealthy guests upstairs," Maya revealed with a bitter, triumphant smile. "The entire offshore paper trail is right here."
Agent Vance signaled to two female officers who stepped forward with heavy steel handcuffs. "Evelyn Sterling, you have the right to remain silent."
Guests pulled out their smartphones, recording the unprecedented arrest of Manhattan's most powerful socialite. The flash of camera lights illuminated the framed US flag hanging behind the grand pillar, reflecting off the polished marble emblem.
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Evelyn shrieked as the cold metal clicked around her manicured wrists. "Call my husband! Call Richard immediately!"
"Your husband won't be answering your calls tonight, Evelyn," Maya whispered as the officers led the screaming woman toward the exit. "His office on Wall Street is being raided as we speak."
