Chapter 13 - The Ohio Auction
Two weeks after the divorce was finalized, federal marshals arrived at Marcus Vance's property in Franklin County, Ohio.
A court order had been issued to seize the partially constructed six-bedroom mansion to recoup the stolen funds.
The property was placed on the public auction block, attracting dozens of local real estate investors and news crews.
Eleanor and Marcus stood at the edge of the gravel driveway, watching helplessly as the auctioneer shouted bids into a microphone.
"Sold for eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars to Vanguard Real Estate Holdings!" the auctioneer declared.
Eleanor gasped, realizing that my family trust had just purchased the very house she had stolen money to build.
A black luxury SUV pulled up to the driveway, and Victoria Vance stepped out holding a folder of eviction papers.
"You have two hours to clear your personal items off Vanguard property," Victoria announced to Marcus and Eleanor.
"Where are we supposed to go?!" Marcus screamed, his face red with frustration. "I put two years of my life into this place!"
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"You can rent a small apartment in town," Victoria suggested with a cold smirk. "I hear instant ramen is very affordable these days."
Eleanor collapsed onto the gravel, crying hysterically as she realized her greed had destroyed both of her sons' lives.
