Chapter 15 - The Family Abandons Sinking Ship
Back at the Whitmore estate, news of the federal asset seizure broadcasted live across every major morning news station.
Rebecca Price stood in the grand foyer stuffing diamond necklaces and designer handbags into a leather valise with frantic speed.
Madison and Lauren dragged their luggage down the grand staircase, panicking as their corporate credit cards were abruptly declined at the door.
“What do you mean our accounts are frozen?! How are we supposed to pay for our apartment leases in Manhattan?!” Madison screamed into her phone.
Charles stumbled through the front doors of the mansion hours later, looking hollow, exhausted, and utterly defeated by his sudden downfall.
Rebecca didn't even look up from her packing as her husband collapsed onto the entryway bench.
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“I’m filing for divorce by this afternoon, Charles; I refuse to go down in flames because you underestimated your oldest daughter,” Rebecca snapped coldly.
Within an hour, the entire family had abandoned him, leaving the master estate completely empty and silent.
