Chapter 22 - The Counter-Offensive
"We aren't insolvent," Clara stated firmly, pulling her phone from her wool sweater pocket.
"The federal court granted Lily an independent trust buffer three hours ago," Clara revealed, holding up the digital certificate stamped by the judge.
Arthur frowned slightly, his sharp blue eyes narrowing as he looked at the screen.
"A temporary trust buffer can be dissolved by a federal appeal in New York within twenty-four hours," Arthur dismissed her claim.
"Not when the trust buffer is funded by an independent sponsor," a deep voice called out from behind the gate pillars.
Special Agent Davis stepped out from behind the stone wall, holding a federal seizure order signed by the United States Supreme Court.
"Arthur Vance," Davis announced, four armed state troopers stepping out from behind the parked sedans.
"You are under arrest for international money laundering, bank fraud, and operating an unregistered foreign holding entity."
Arthur didn't panic; he simply adjusted his silver cuffs with absolute composure.
"You have no jurisdiction over a British citizen on private property, Agent Davis," Arthur replied smoothly.
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"We do when the private property belongs to the United States Department of Housing," Davis countered with a cold smile.
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