Chapter 12 - THE FEDERAL INVESTIGATION BEGINS
As they exited the courtroom into the marble hallway, two federal agents in dark suits stepped forward to intercept Ethan.
"Mr. Ethan Montgomery? I'm Agent Vance with the IRS Criminal Investigation Division," the lead agent introduced himself.
Richard rushed out of the courtroom behind them, his face turning pale as he recognized the federal credentials.
"What is the meaning of this? Why are federal agents here?!" Richard demanded, pushing his way through the crowd.
Ethan calmly pulled one of the black leather folders from his briefcase, handing it directly to Agent Vance.
"Agent Vance, this is the complete paper trail proving Richard Montgomery embezzled four million dollars from my trust," Ethan stated clearly.
Richard froze in his tracks, his eyes bulging in utter terror as Agent Vance opened the leather binder.
"We've been auditing the Montgomery Family Trust for six months, Mr. Montgomery. This evidence completes our indictment," Vance noted.
Two more federal agents moved behind Richard, taking his arms and placing him under federal arrest right in the hallway.
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The press cameras flashed furiously, capturing the historic fall of Austin’s most prominent, arrogant power couple.
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