Chapter 14 - Surrounded by Reporters in the Grand Shopping Atrium
“I was an art student once, Richard; now I’m the primary lien holder on your primary residence,” Sadie smiled sweetly.
The reporters surrounding the atrium gasped in unison, camera shutters clicking furiously to capture the devastating blow.
Richard stumbled backward, his hand clutching at his chest as the reality of his total ruin finally hit him.
“This is illegal! This is corporate warfare without precedent!” Richard shouted, looking around for support.
“In our world, Mr. Evans, consequences catch up to predators eventually,” Dante said, stepping closer to the old man.
Federal marshals stepped out from the crowd, holding a pair of heavy steel handcuffs ready for deployment.
“Richard Evans Sr., you are under arrest for securities fraud, tax evasion, and racketeering,” the marshal announced.
The steel cuffs snapped onto the patriarch’s wrists with a sharp, echoing click that silenced the entire atrium.
Chloe covered her mouth with both hands, realizing she was now associated with a disgraced, criminal family.
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Sadie turned away from the spectacle, having no desire to watch the final pieces of their arrogance shatter.
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