Chapter 9
The Foley Square federal building was brightly lit, a beacon of law enforcement in the heart of downtown Manhattan. Julian stepped out of the town car, clutching the leather folder tightly against his chest as he walked toward the entrance.
Before he could reach the glass revolving doors, two heavy-set men in dark suits blocked his path. "Mr. Vance, Senator Sterling requests a brief private conversation before you enter that building," one of the men stated coldly.
"Tell the senator that my only conversation with him will be handed to the federal prosecutor inside," Julian replied sharply. The men didn't move; instead, they subtly reached inside their suit jackets toward concealed shoulder holsters.
"I don't think you understand the gravity of your situation, Julian; the senator controls your bail hearings," the second man murmured. Julian’s eyes locked onto theirs with absolute disdain, refusing to show an ounce of fear.
"If anything happens to me tonight, copies of these documents automatically upload to every major news network in America," Julian bluffed with icy confidence. The two operatives exchanged a brief, calculating glance, realizing intimidation wouldn't work in a public square.
They stepped aside slowly, allowing Julian to push through the glass doors into the secure federal lobby. Minutes later, Julian sat across a stainless steel desk from Federal Prosecutor Miller, handing over the leather folder.
Prosecutor Miller opened the files, his eyes widening in sheer disbelief as he scanned the 1998 confession affidavits. "Where did you get this, Mr. Vance? This is explosive enough to indict half the state legislature," Miller whispered in awe.
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"My father kept it locked away, knowing men like Senator Sterling would eventually try to destroy our family," Julian answered quietly. Miller closed the folder, locking it inside a heavy titanium drawer before looking up with a grim smile.
"We'll issue arrest warrants for Senator Sterling and freeze all associated political accounts by dawn," Miller promised. Julian finally exhaled a breath he felt like he had been holding for days, realizing victory was finally within reach.
