Chapter 13
Martha rushed into the executive lobby just in time to witness her son being escorted out in handcuffs by federal authorities. Flashbulbs from press photographers popped relentlessly, blinding the proud matriarch with the harsh reality of their downfall.
"Julian! What is the meaning of this?" Martha screamed, clutching her dark green silk blouse as security guards blocked her path. "Do you know who we are?"
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Julian kept his head down, his face pale with humiliation as he was led toward the private elevators. The mighty Sterling dynasty was collapsing in broad daylight, witnessed by the entire financial capital of America.
As the elevator doors closed shut, Julian realized the devastating cost of his arrogance. He had underestimated a fierce woman who refused to play the victim, and now he was paying the ultimate price.
