Chapter 3 - Federal Agents Breach The Grand Estate Gates
The heavy iron security gates at the end of the long driveway had already been forced open by a tactical battering ram.
Agent Miller stepped into the glittering dining room, holding a federal arrest warrant bearing Julian and Eleanor’s names.
“Julian Sterling and Eleanor Sterling, you are under arrest for federal wire fraud, embezzlement, and conspiracy,” Agent Miller announced.
Evelyn stood tall beside little Lily, shielding the trembling child from the flashing red and blue lights reflecting off the walls.
“Take that USB drive from her hands! She stole classified corporate documents!” Julian screamed, pointing furiously at Evelyn.
Agent Miller ignored Julian completely, walking directly toward Evelyn and receiving the encrypted black flash drive with reverence.
“Thank you, Ms. Vance; this digital evidence secures the federal indictment we’ve been building for months,” Agent Miller stated.
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Eleanor clutched the back of her velvet dining chair for support, gasping for air as her world unraveled.
“This is a targeted political conspiracy orchestrated by outsiders!” Eleanor shrieked, losing her dignified veneer entirely.
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