Chapter 2 - THE FEDERAL BREACH
The reinforced mahogany double doors of the grand ballroom shuddered under a thunderous, coordinated tactical assault from the outside hallway.
Before anyone could draw a breath, the heavy wood splintered inward with a deafening crash that echoed off the crystal chandeliers.
A dozen heavily armed federal marshals in matte-black tactical gear flooded the immaculate marble floor with military precision.
Red laser sights danced across the terrified faces of elite socialites, painting the walls in ominous streaks of crimson.
Julian Vance staggered backward, his tailored navy blue suit suddenly feeling like a suffocating straitjacket as his arrogance evaporated.
"Federal agents! Nobody move an inch!" the lead commander roared, his voice cutting through the suffocating silence of the room.
Elena remained kneeling gracefully on the polished floor, her emerald green velvet gown pooling around her like a protective shield.
The newborn baby wrapped in the soft white blanket stirred slightly, letting out a soft yawn against her chest.
Victoria Vance clutched her diamond-encrusted necklace, her short silver-blonde hair trembling as her glamorous facade cracked completely.
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"This is an outrage! You have no idea who my family is!" Victoria shrieked, taking a desperate step toward the federal commander.
The commander ignored her entirely, his tactical boots clicking sharply against the marble as he marched straight toward Julian.
