Chapter 5 - Marcus Arrives With Federal Protection
A heavy pounding shook the front doors of the Blackwood estate just as Julian reached for his second cup of espresso.
Before the housekeeper could answer, three uniformed U.S. Marshals and two IRS criminal investigators pushed their way inside.
Julian dropped his porcelain coffee cup, shattering it against the hardwood floor as he stepped into the grand foyer.
“What is the meaning of this intrusion?” Julian demanded, his voice carrying the haughty arrogance of a privileged billionaire.
The lead marshal stepped forward, flashing a gold shield and a thick stack of federal court injunction documents.
“Julian Blackwood, you are hereby served with emergency asset freezing orders, federal tax evasion audits, and restraining mandates,” the marshal stated.
Vanessa screamed from the staircase, clutching her cashmere robe tightly as the reality of the raid began to set in.
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“This is a mistake! My lawyers will have your badges by noon!” Julian roared, grabbing his phone to call his corporate general counsel.
The marshal snatched the phone right out of Julian’s hand, snapping a plastic evidence cuff around his expensive wrist with clinical precision.
