Chapter 12 - Celeste’s Secret Financial Ties To Rival Competitors Are Exposed
Inside the holding cells of the Greenwich police precinct, Celeste Arden paced frantically across the concrete floor in her orange jumpsuit.
Her expensive designer makeup was smeared, and her hair was tangled into a messy knot without her personal stylists around.
Her defense attorney walked into the visitation booth, slamming a thick stack of federal indictment papers down onto the steel table.
“They found the offshore accounts linked to Vanguard Holdings, Celeste! You didn't just commit attempted murder; you committed federal treason!” he hissed.
“I can beat this! My family has connections in federal court! We can claim temporary insanity or emotional distress!” Celeste shrieked.
“Temporary insanity doesn't cover laundering fifty million dollars in corporate espionage kickbacks with a paper trail pointing straight to you!” he yelled.
Celeste collapsed into the metal chair, staring at the concrete floor as the terrifying reality of her ruined life finally crushed her.
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She had thought she was the smartest predator in the room, but she had underestimated the quiet resilience of a humble housekeeper.
Her ambitions of wealth and power had evaporated into thin air, leaving behind only handcuffs and prison walls.
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