Chapter 5
Sirens wailed faintly in the crisp night air outside, growing louder and closer with every passing second as police cruisers swarmed the estate. Flashing red and blue lights painted the luxury foyer in pulsating shades of danger, illuminating the subtle American flag hanging proudly on the wall. Julian realized the trap was completely shut, his charcoal grey suit feeling less like a symbol of power and more like a convict's jumpsuit. "This isn't over, Sterling; my father's legal team will tear your entire corporate empire to absolute shreds by morning," Julian threatened weakly.
"Your father is currently answering questions in a federal interrogation room in downtown Manhattan, Julian," Liam corrected with a chilling smile. The front doors swung wide open again, revealing four heavy-set federal marshals entering with steel handcuffs gleaming in their tactical gear. "Julian Vance and Marcus Miller, you are under arrest for corporate fraud, elder abuse, and interstate racketeering," the lead marshal announced authoritatively. The sidekick man dropped to his knees in surrender, sobbing hysterically as the cold steel cuffs clicked tightly around his wrists.
