Chapter 9 - The Rival Syndicate Attempts To Exploit Mabel’s Pain
Before Lucas could strike his traitorous vice president, the office speaker system chimed with an automated alert.
Federal Prosecutor Arthur Miller walked into the executive suite accompanied by two armed marshals.
“Put him down, Lucas; assault won’t solve a federal racketeering and corporate conspiracy investigation,” Miller commanded calmly.
Lucas slowly released Marcus, stepping back while keeping his lethal glare fixed on the shaking executive.
“Marcus has been funneling our overseas shipping assets into an offshore shell company managed by Victoria Sterling,” Miller reported.
Marcus wiped his collar, regaining his arrogant composure as the federal marshals stepped closer to his side.
“You’re too late, Lucas; the corporate proxy votes were certified at midnight, transferring majority shares to our syndicate,” Marcus smiled.
“Those shares are invalid because they were acquired through interstate wire fraud and extortion,” Miller countered smoothly.
The federal marshals stepped forward, slapping heavy steel handcuffs onto Marcus’s wrists with a sharp metallic snap.
Marcus cast a venomous glare toward Lucas as he was dragged away toward the private elevator bank.
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“You won’t enjoy your victory, Lucas... your wife has already signed the divorce papers,” Marcus laughed hysterically.
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