Chapter 14 - Flashbulbs Flash Outside The Mansion

Reporters and tabloid photographers swarmed the wrought-iron gates of the Kincaid estate like vultures circling a fresh carcass.
Every major news network carried live coverage of federal agents hauling boxes of evidence out of the sprawling stone mansion.
Valuable art pieces, forged documents, and hidden luxury assets were cataloged and loaded into unmarked government trucks.
The local community watched in utter amazement as the empire built on lies and exploitation crumbled into dust overnight.
Julian stood on the second-floor balcony, watching the media frenzy below with a hollow, emotionless expression on his face.
He had resigned his executive position earlier that morning, choosing to walk away from the toxic corporate inheritance entirely.
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“You’re making the right choice, son,” Uncle Richard said, placing a supportive hand on Julian’s shoulder from behind.
“There’s too much blood and betrayal in these walls, Uncle Richard; I need to start over just like Grace did,” Julian replied quietly.