Chapter 7 - Legal Warfare Begins At Dawn
At precisely 8:30 AM on Wednesday, federal marshals served an emergency asset-seizure warrant at Nathan’s flagship jewelry store.
Customers were stunned as armed agents locked the mahogany glass doors and posted restriction notices across the display windows.
Nathan arrived in his custom sports car just as the second notice was being secured to the main entrance.
“What is the meaning of this? Do you know who I am?” Nathan roared, pushing past a federal marshal.
“You’re the subject of a federal investigation into wire fraud, forgery, and corporate embezzlement,” the lead agent stated flatly.
Before Nathan could demand his lawyer, his corporate chief financial officer sprinted out of the building looking utterly terrified.
“Mr. Sterling! All our operating accounts have been frozen by federal injunction; payroll bounced this morning!” the CFO yelled.
Nathan’s face drained of all color, the shock of the sudden financial collapse hitting him like a physical blow.
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He pulled out his smartphone to call Celeste, but her number went straight to voicemail with a crisp carrier message.
The trap was snapping shut from every direction, and the man who believed he owned Boston was suddenly broke.
