Chapter 4 - Julian Arrested For Corporate Fraud And Extortion
Two federal marshals stepped forward, grabbing Julian by both arms and shoving his hands behind his back.
Cold steel handcuffs clicked shut around his wrists with a sharp, final metallic ring that echoed across the dining room.
“You can’t do this to me! My family built this city’s financial district!” Julian yelled as he was dragged toward the exit.
“Your family built your fortune on stolen inheritances and ruined lives, Julian,” Evelyn countered with icy calm.
Lily watched her uncle being hauled away by the authorities, a quiet sense of relief finally washing over her young face.
Eleanor attempted to slip away toward the service hallway leading to the back kitchens and underground exit tunnels.
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Before she could take two steps, a female federal officer blocked her path with a calm, unyielding posture.
“Where do you think you’re going, Mrs. Sterling? We haven't looked at that final file yet,” the officer noted smoothly.
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