Chapter 15 - Federal Agents Enter The Investigation With Warrants Ready
Before Eleanor could recover her voice, the heavy double doors of the dining room swung open once more.
Special Agent Victoria Vance of the FBI’s elite white-collar crime division strode inside with two armed federal marshals.
She flashed her golden federal badge directly in front of Sheriff Miller and Eleanor’s stunned face.
“FBI jurisdiction, local police stand down,” Agent Vance announced with crisp, absolute authority.
“Eleanor Vance, you are under arrest for federal racketeering, tax evasion, and conspiracy to commit extortion.”
The federal marshals moved in instantly, stepping past the local deputies to snap heavy steel handcuffs over Eleanor’s wrists.
“You can't do this! I am the queen of this county!” Eleanor screamed, thrashing violently against their iron grip.
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“In America, nobody is above federal law, Mrs. Vance,” Agent Vance noted coldly as they hauled her away.
The tyrant who had ruled the estate with an iron fist for decades was finally dragged out in silver cuffs.
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