Chapter 12 - THE RECKONING AT MARLIN BAY
"Charles," Victoria greeted coldly, stopping directly at the edge of his private table.
Charles slowly set his glass down, forcing a arrogant smirk onto his sun-weathered face.
"Victoria... I hear congratulations are in order," Charles said smoothly. "You managed to steal my family's legacy."
"I reclaimed what was stolen from my mother thirty years ago, Charles," Victoria corrected, leaning over the table.
Charles stood up, towering over her with an intimidating posture. "You have no jurisdiction here in the Caymans, little girl."
Arthur stepped into his personal space instantly, his salt-and-pepper hair bristling with authority.
"She doesn't need local jurisdiction when the International Banking Act of 1994 allows federal asset seizure," Arthur stated loudly.
One of the marshals stepped forward, dropping a thick stack of federal court documents onto Charles's dinner plate.
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"All accounts associated with Vance Offshore Holdings are frozen effective immediately," the marshal announced.
The surrounding wealthy diners gasped, immediately turning away to whisper among themselves in sheer panic.
