Chapter 14 - The Public Scandal Shatters Victoria's High-Society Status
By nine o'clock the following morning, major American cable news networks were broadcasting live breaking updates on the Sterling scandal.
“Prominent Senator Arrested In Multi-Million Dollar Espionage Scheme!” CNN headlines blared across millions of television screens nationwide.
Reporters gathered outside the federal courthouse in downtown Manhattan, capturing footage of Victoria Sterling being led inside in orange prison garb.
Her high-society socialite friends instantly scrubbed her from their online accounts, terrified of being linked to the massive federal investigation.
The political network Senator Vance had cultivated for three decades collapsed overnight, leading to multiple resignations across the state government.
Marcus issued a single, dignified press statement from his corporate office, announcing full cooperation with all federal investigators.
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The public praised Marcus for his decisive action and hailed young Leo as a child prodigy who had single-handedly exposed corporate corruption.
The Sterling family name was completely redeemed, standing stronger and more respected than it had ever been in American corporate history.
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