Chapter 8 - Locking the corporate doors permanently as federal marshals serve high-stakes fraud indictments to the stunned groom right at his executive office building desk.
At 8:55 AM the following morning, Ethan walked through the glass revolving doors of Vance Technologies headquarters in downtown Manhattan.
He wore his charcoal black suit and maroon tie, attempting to project an air of calm executive confidence despite his sleepless night.
As he stepped off the elevator onto the executive floor, two federal marshals in dark suits blocked his path instantly.
"Ethan Vance, you are under arrest for grand larceny, wire fraud, and corporate conspiracy against Vance Technologies," the lead marshal announced.
Ethan froze in his tracks, his face draining of all color as heavy steel handcuffs clicked sharply around his wrists.
"This is a mistake! My wife is the owner; she can't do this to me!" Ethan shouted, thrashing against the federal agents.
Employees watched in stunned silence as the disgraced executive was dragged past the polished mahogany desks and glass boardrooms.
His electronic security badge was ripped from his lapel and dropped into a recycling bin as he was hauled toward the service elevators.
May you like
The corporate empire he tried to steal had just slammed its doors in his face forever.
---
Related Stories
