Chapter 7 - THE FEDERAL ARREST
The lead federal marshal stepped forward, pulling a pair of heavy steel handcuffs from his tactical belt.
"Julian Vance, you are under arrest for corporate espionage, wire fraud, and illegal offshore laundering," the marshal announced firmly.
Julian looked up in utter horror, his jaw bruised and swollen from the blow. "What? That's impossible! I haven't been indicted!"
"Your indictment was signed fifteen minutes ago, Julian," Willow said calmly, looking down at him with total detachment. "My father owns seventy percent of your family's debt bonds."
"You... you lied to me!" Julian shrieked as his arms were roughly pinned behind his back, the metal cuffs clicking shut. "You told me your father was a retired teacher!"
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"My father let you believe whatever your arrogance wanted to hear," Willow replied, turning her back on him completely.
The party guests pulled out their smartphones, recording every second as the powerful socialite was dragged out of the Plaza in handcuffs.
