Chapter 17 - Nathan Confronts Dominic Face To Face In Public
On the giant projection screens above the ballroom stage, breaking news footage flashed live from the federal courthouse downtown.
Dominic Rainer, handcuffed and wearing an orange jumpsuit, was led past a wall of camera crews facing multiple felony indictments.
The crowd watched in stunned silence as the once-powerful logistics kingpin was shoved into the back of a federal prison van.
Nathan stood up from his seat, raising his crystal flute to toast the assembled leaders of the Charlotte business community.
“Tonight, we celebrate integrity, loyalty, and the people who keep our foundations strong when the storms arrive,” Nathan announced clearly.
The applause that followed was thunderous and absolute, echoing off the marble walls and sealing his untouchable status.
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Margaret smiled warmly, raising her own glass in silent triumph over the enemies who had tried to tear their world apart.
The corrupt alliances of the underworld had been shattered, replaced by an unbreakable loyalty rooted in mutual respect.
