Chapter 8 - The Federal Arrest
"Stay close to me, Miss Sterling!" Marcus barked, escorting Victoria toward the secure podium area as security guards surrounded the stage.
From the darkened shadows of the VIP balcony, Brandon Ross emerged wearing a maintenance uniform, holding a high-frequency signal jammer.
"You ruined my life, Victoria!" Brandon shouted hysterically, his voice echoing off the vaulted ceilings of the darkened ballroom.
"This hotel is going down tonight, and everyone in this room will know the Sterling family is bankrupt!" Brandon shrieked in unhinged rage.
Before Brandon could press the detonation trigger on his device, bright tactical flashlights illuminated the balcony from every exit door.
"FBI! Put your hands on your head immediately!" a commanding voice boomed over a high-powered bullhorn.
Special Agent Sarah Jenkins of the Financial Crimes Task Force stepped forward, leading a squad of heavily armed federal agents onto the balcony.
Brandon was tackled to the carpet in seconds, the signal jammer kicked out of his reaching hand before he could activate it.
Agent Jenkins walked down to the main floor, approaching Gregory Sterling with a signed federal arrest warrant held high in her hand.
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"Gregory Sterling, you are under arrest for corporate fraud, grand larceny, and attempted infrastructure sabotage," Agent Jenkins announced sternly before the press.
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