Chapter 21 - THE MORNING HEADLINES
The digital clocks clicked over to 6:00 AM as the Sunday edition of the national newspapers hit newsstands across the United States.
Vance Global Logistics Exposed: Billionaire Dynasty Implicated in Massive EPA Fraud and Money Laundering Scandal, read the massive banner headline.
Cable news networks broke their morning broadcast schedules to air breaking updates featuring Chloe's whistleblower statement.
Footage of Richard Vance leaving his Chicago mansion surrounded by aggressive reporters flashed continuously on split screens.
Inside the Washington safehouse apartment provided by Marcus, Chloe and Ethan watched the broadcast on a small television.
Richard Vance looked older, tired, and utterly furious as he pushed past camera crews without offering a single word of comment.
"Federal agents have reportedly raided the Vance Global corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago," the anchor reported breathlessly.
Chloe watched the screen with quiet detachment, feeling a profound sense of closure wash over her weary heart.
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"They're raiding the offices right now," Ethan whispered, wrapping his arm around her waist.
"It's over, Ethan. They can't hide behind their money anymore," Chloe murmured, resting her head against his shoulder.
