Chapter 10 - The Unexpected Warrant
Before Julian could respond, the heavy front door of the Katy residence was kicked open with a thunderous crash.
Four uniformed Harris County Sheriff deputies pushed into the foyer, followed by Detective Miller and my uncle, Marcus Vance.
Victoria stood up abruptly, her face contorting into a mask of pure, unbridled fury.
"What is the meaning of this illegal entry?!" Victoria roared, pointing a shaking finger at the officers.
"I am Victoria Vance! You cannot barge into my son's private residence without a warrant!"
Detective Miller stepped forward, pulling a signed federal search and arrest warrant from his tactical vest pocket.
"Victoria Vance, you are under arrest for federal wire fraud, identity theft, illegal distribution of controlled substances, and aggravated assault," Detective Miller announced coldly.
Julian stared at his mother in absolute shock, his jaw dropping open as the deputies moved in surrounding her.
"What?! This is ridiculous! I am a pillar of the Houston community!" Victoria shrieked, backing up against the kitchen island.
"Julian, call our corporate attorneys right now! Tell them these cops are harassing me!"
Marcus Vance stepped into the kitchen, looking at his nephew with a look of deep, sorrowful pity.
"Julian, your mother didn't just drug you last night," Marcus revealed, placing a tablet on the counter in front of him.
"She drugged you with scopolamine to force your signature on a twenty-million-dollar trust transfer document."
"And she tried to frame Elena for stealing your father's legacy."
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Marcus tapped the play button on the tablet, and Victoria's recorded voice filled the kitchen:
“Julian does whatever I tell him to do... He'll believe whatever story I tell him—just like he always does.”
