Chapter 15 - The Trust Deeds Freeze Every Single Asset Instantly
Back at Arthur’s historic estate the following morning, federal officials posted official seizure notices on the front gates. The sprawling suburban mansion was quiet, stripped of all its artificial glamour and superficial luxury.
Inside the master bedroom, Linda and Sabrina hurriedly packed their designer clothes into cheap plastic garbage bags. Their luxury luggage had been repossessed by creditors to satisfy unpaid boutique credit card debts.
“This is all your fault for trusting Marcus and his stupid investment schemes!” Linda screamed, hurling a shoe at Sabrina. Sabrina burst into angry tears, screaming back at her mother with equal venom and mutual hatred.
Downstairs in his private workshop, Arthur sat at his old wooden cutting table working on a new suit commission. The rhythmic click of his sewing machine sounded like a steady heartbeat of absolute renewal.
Julian Vance walked into the workshop, carrying final confirmation documents from the federal bankruptcy court. “All of Marcus Vance’s assets have been frozen, and his fraudulent mortgage liens have been permanently expunged,” Julian reported.
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“And Linda’s unauthorized bank accounts?” Arthur asked without looking up from his stitching. “Completely frozen under federal investigation for wire fraud and conspiracy,” Julian smiled.
Arthur tied off a gray silk thread with his silver shears, feeling a profound sense of lightness in his soul.
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