Chapter 20 - CLEANING THE BOARD
By midnight, Victor Montgomery and six of his international mercenaries were locked inside federal holding facilities.
The US Department of Justice issued emergency asset freezes against Victor’s overseas security firms in Switzerland.
In his library at the Westchester estate, Ethan met with federal prosecutors to finalize the legal forfeiture papers.
"With Victor behind bars, the entire Montgomery syndicate has been completely neutralized," Prosecutor Miller confirmed.
Hannah walked into the library carrying two mugs of warm tea, setting them down on the desk beside Ethan.
"Is it really over this time, Ethan?" Hannah asked, her soft voice filled with hope and quiet relief.
"Every single person who tried to hurt you or Chloe is in federal custody," Ethan assured her, smiling warmly.
Chloe ran into the study, holding up a new drawing of a grand estate with a bright red heart painted in the center.
"Look, Daddy Ethan! I drew our house!" Chloe cheered, using the nickname she had affectionately given him.
Ethan picked the little girl up into his arms, spinning her around as laughter filled the grand study.
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The shadow of violence and deception that had hung over the estate had finally vanished completely.
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