Chapter 23 - The Frozen Accounts
The Department of Justice issued a sweeping injunction, freezing every asset tied to the Vance family name worldwide.
Carter found himself completely stripped of his wealth, evicted from his Manhattan apartment, and blacklisted from Wall Street.
He sat on a bench in Central Park, holding a paper cup of coffee, wearing the same crumpled suit for three days.
Chloe walked past him, accompanied by her security detail, carrying a sleek leather briefcase.
"Chloe... please," Carter called out weakly, standing up from the bench with difficulty.
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She stopped for a brief moment, looking at the broken man who once claimed to be her protector.
"Your trial starts next month, Carter," Chloe said softly before walking away into the autumn leaves.
