Chapter 14 - THE MIDNIGHT POUNDING
Back at the sprawling suburban mansion, the heavy oak front doors echoed with frantic, violent pounding.
Richard threw the doors open, his face pale and distorted with panic, expecting his lawyers to bring good news.
Instead, two federal marshals in dark tactical vests stood under the porch light, holding official legal documents.
"Richard Vance? You are hereby served with a federal restraining order and an emergency arrest warrant," the lead marshal stated coldly.
"This is insane! My father built this town! You can't touch me!" Richard screamed, lunging forward in blind fury.
The marshals didn't hesitate, pinning Richard's arms behind his back and snapping cold steel handcuffs around his wrists.
Evelyn rushed down the grand staircase in her silk robe, watching in absolute horror as her son was subdued on the marble floor.
"Stop this instantly! Do you know who we are?!" Evelyn shrieked, clutching her pearls in utter disbelief.
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"You're individuals facing federal conspiracy and assault charges filed by the majority owner of Vance-Sterling," the marshal replied flatly.
Richard was dragged out across the very same foyer where he had struck his wife just hours earlier.
