Chapter 14 - THE EVICTION NOTICE
Back at the Chicago estate, the heavy iron security gates swung open with a loud, mechanical groan.
Instead of delivery trucks or guests, two black sheriff's SUVs rolled up the cobblestone driveway.
Uniformed deputies stepped out, walking purposefully toward the grand double doors of the mansion.
Julian frantically tried to pack his designer watches into a leather suitcase, his hands shaking uncontrollably.
Heavy pounding echoed against the front door, followed by an authoritative voice from the porch.
"Open up! Pursuant to federal court order, this property has been seized by Vance Global Holdings!"
Julian wrenched the door open, his face twisted in desperate rage as he stared down the deputies.
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"You can't do this! I own this estate! I have mortgage papers!" Julian screamed, waving a fist in the air.
"Your mortgage was paid off by a shell company owned by Arthur Vance three hours ago," the deputy replied flatly.
