Chapter 9 - The Senator's Ultimatum
The following afternoon, Senator Donald Sterling arrived at Montgomery Global headquarters in a black armored SUV.
He rode the private elevator straight to the penthouse floor where Arthur sat behind a massive walnut desk.
"You ruined my daughter, Arthur," Donald stated, walking into the office without waiting for an invitation.
"Your daughter is a sadist who belongs in a federal penitentiary, Donald," Arthur retorted, not looking up from his paper.
Donald slammed a leather briefcase onto the desk, popping the brass latches open with a sharp click.
Inside lay stacks of classified financial documents bearing Arthur's personal digital signature.
"If Victoria goes to prison, these offshore account transfers go directly to the Wall Street Journal," Donald threatened.
Arthur finally raised his head, his silver hair glinting beneath the recess lighting of his executive office.
"You think blackmailing me will save your campaign, Donald?" Arthur asked with a cold, terrifying smile.
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He hit a button on his intercom: "Marcus, bring the FBI tactical team into my office immediately."
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