Chapter 21 - The Restoration of Honor
The yacht’s captain ignored the order, revving the twin diesel engines as the vessel pushed away from the wooden pier.
From high above the river, the thunderous roar of two Navy MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters shattered the morning calm.
Bright searchlights cut through the rain, blinding everyone on the deck of the escaping yacht.
“Vessel Sterling-Two! You are in violation of federal maritime law!” a voice boomed from the lead helicopter’s loudspeaker.
“Prepare to be boarded by the United States Coast Guard!”
Four tactical swimmers dropped from the helicopter ropes, landing flawlessly onto the yacht’s foredeck with weapons drawn.
The Vanguard contractors surrendered instantly, dropping their weapons onto the wet teak deck.
Chloe fell to her knees, screaming in sheer panic as federal agents pinned her arms behind her back.
Vivian watched from the dock as the yacht was towed back to the shore under heavy military escort.
Arthur walked up beside her, holding an umbrella over her head to protect her uniform from the rain.
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“Your husband’s memory is clean now, Vivian,” Arthur said softly. “Justice has been served.”
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