Chapter 22 - THE SUBPOENA
By Tuesday afternoon, the federal fallout reached a blinding crescendo across the financial markets and political arenas.
Richard Vance and three executive board members were formally indicted by a federal grand jury on fifty counts of fraud and racketeering.
The U.S. District Court issued an immediate asset freeze on all personal and corporate accounts tied to the Vance family.
Eleanor Vance found herself locked out of her own country club accounts, her social standing evaporating overnight.
Chloe received an official email from the university president restoring her honor roll status and formally apologizing for the graduation incident.
Dean Harrison personally called to offer her a full fellowship for her upcoming master's degree program in environmental economics.
"You're officially the most famous graduate in this university's history, Chloe," Dean Harrison chuckled over the phone line.
"I just wanted to graduate in peace, Dean Harrison, but I suppose justice had other plans," Chloe replied with a lighthearted smile.
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Ethan stood nearby, pouring two cups of celebratory coffee and handing one to her with a proud grin.
"To the smartest, bravest whistleblower in America," Ethan toasted, tapping his ceramic mug against hers.
