Chapter 14 - Vanessa Faces Criminal Charges For Severe Financial Crimes
Across town in a women’s county holding facility, Vanessa sat weeping uncontrollably over her ruined manicure.
Her defense attorney slammed a manila folder onto the metal visiting table with an expression of pure frustration.
“You lied to me about the origin of those offshore wire transfers, Vanessa!” her lawyer yelled across the partition.
“The prosecutors have bank records proving you helped Adrian launder corporate embezzlement funds through your shell companies.”
“I didn't know it was illegal! Adrian handled all the paperwork!” Vanessa sobbed, smearing her designer makeup.
“Ignorance of federal racketeering statutes is not a legal defense; you’re looking at ten years minimum,” the lawyer stated flatly.
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She stared at her reflection in the dark glass partition, realizing her beauty and charm couldn't buy her out of prison.
The luxury lifestyle of champagne galas, designer dresses, and stolen wealth had vanished into an inescapable nightmare.
