Chapter 8 - The Wiretap Leak
By 8:00 PM, the grand mansion was illuminated by the flashing red and blue lights of federal law enforcement vehicles.
Reporters from major news networks gathered outside the front gates, flashbulbs popping incessantly through the iron bars.
Inside the library, Chloe sat sobbing on a leather armchair, her champagne silk gown wrinkled and stained with spilled wine.
“Mom, they’re going to put us in prison!” Chloe wept, looking at Victoria, who sat motionless near the fireplace.
“Shut up, Chloe!” Victoria snapped, her blonde hair disheveled as she stared into the dying embers.
Vivian walked into the library, accompanied by two federal marshals holding arrest warrants.
“Victoria Sterling, Chloe Sterling, you are under arrest for federal wire fraud, conspiracy, and espionage,” the lead marshal read formally.
Chloe let out a piercing shriek as the officer pulled her up from the chair, snapping steel cuffs around her wrists.
Victoria stood up slowly, adjusting her emerald lace gown with a final, pathetic attempt at dignity.
“You think you’ve won, Vivian?” Victoria whispered, leaning in as the marshal restrained her arms.
“My associates in Geneva will ensure you never see a dime of that trust,” Victoria threatened with a cold, terrifying smile.
Vivian didn't even blink.
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“Your associates in Geneva were arrested two hours ago, Victoria,” Vivian stated flatly.
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