Chapter 9
The bank director led them down a reinforced elevator into the subterranean high-security vault level. Heavy steel doors slid open with a pneumatic hiss, revealing rows of digital server racks and safety deposit boxes.
Chloe plugged her encrypted laptop into the bank's master terminal, initiating an automated data extraction sequence. "Downloading master ledger... transfer speed at maximum capacity," the screen displayed in bright green letters.
"You are violating Swiss banking secrecy laws by bypassing our internal compliance protocols!" a junior executive protested. Harrison stepped directly in front of the executive, his towering military presence silencing him instantly.
"Your bank has been laundering cartel and terrorist funds for a decade under Sterling's protection," Harrison whispered. "You will cooperate, or I will have Interpol classify this entire facility as a state-sponsored criminal enterprise," Harrison warned.
The junior executive swallowed hard, stepping back and keeping his mouth shut for the remainder of the operation. The download progress bar hit one hundred percent, securing every single hidden cent Arthur Sterling possessed.
Chloe disconnected her laptop, sliding the device safely into her leather portfolio with a victorious smile. "All assets secured and transferred to the United States Treasury," Chloe confirmed to her father.
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As they walked back up to the lobby, their phones buzzed simultaneously with breaking news alerts from home. Arthur Sterling had just resurfaced in Manhattan, holding a live press conference to challenge the federal asset seizures.
"He just walked right into our trap," Harrison noted with a dark, satisfied chuckle.
