Chapter 16 - The Suburban Living Room Becomes A Battleground
Back at the suburban residence, the living room had transformed into a war zone of legal documents and raised voices.
Tom stood by the framed American flag, glaring across the room at Elena who was sipping wine from a crystal glass.
“You promised you only wanted financial settlement, Elena! You didn't say anything about dragging Sarah into federal court!” Tom yelled.
“People change their minds, Tom, especially when they realize they can own the entire brokerage firm outright,” Elena smiled coldly.
Leo sat quietly in the corner, watching his parents bicker with the same cold detachment he had shown all weekend.
“You’re destroying my life! Sarah is going to take everything I worked for because of your greed!” Tom shouted in despair.
“You destroyed your own life the day you decided to lie to everyone around you,” Elena retorted without a hint of sympathy.
The doorbell rang sharply, interrupting their volatile argument and echoing through the silent, tense hallways of the house.
Tom rushed to the door, hoping it was Sarah returning to talk, but found two federal marshals standing on the porch.
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“Tom Vance? You’re under federal arrest for corporate wire fraud and illegal asset concealment,” the lead marshal announced.
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