Chapter 18 - Federal Marshals Arrive To Arrest Victoria For Fraud
Before Victoria could reach the office door, two armed federal marshals stepped out from the private consultation alcove.
They flanked her instantly, snapping heavy steel handcuffs over her delicate wrists with a crisp, echoing click.
“Victoria Hale, you are under arrest for attempted bribery, witness tampering, and international corporate conspiracy,” the marshal stated.
“You can't touch me! My family funds half the campaigns in Washington!” Victoria shrieked, thrashing against their grip.
“In America, federal law applies to everyone, Ms. Hale,” Arthur Pendelton noted dryly from behind his desk.
She was hauled out of the skyscraper in silver restraints, her designer clothes wrinkled and her arrogant facade completely shattered.
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The news helicopters hovered overhead, broadcasting her spectacular downfall live across national television networks.
The dark shadow that had threatened Sarah and her sons was finally locked behind maximum-security prison bars.
