Chapter 6
Arthur Sterling did not go down quietly; within hours, his high-priced legal team filed an emergency injunction against the DOJ. He claimed that the raids were an illegal corporate takeover orchestrated by Katherine Vance to crush market competition.
A federal judge appointed by Sterling's political allies scheduled an emergency injunction hearing in Manhattan federal court. The courtroom was packed to maximum capacity with journalists, financial analysts, and armed federal marshals.
Arthur sat at the defense table, wearing an expensive bespoke suit and flashing a confident, arrogant smirk toward Chloe. Chloe walked into the gallery wearing a sharp black pantsuit, her micro-expressions completely deadpan and unreadable.
Judge Miller hammered his gavel, calling the emergency hearing to order with a stern, authoritative expression. "Mr. Sterling, your emergency motion alleges executive overreach and unlawful asset seizure by federal authorities," Judge Miller noted.
Arthur’s lead attorney stood up, dramatically presenting fabricated documents attempting to discredit Chloe’s employment records. "Your Honor, the witness, Chloe Vance, is a disgruntled former employee fabricating claims of corruption," the lawyer lied smoothly.
Before the judge could rule on the motion, the heavy wooden doors of the courtroom swung open with a loud bang. Federal Prosecutor Harrison walked briskly down the center aisle, holding a stamped federal grand jury indictment.
"Your Honor, we move to immediately enter a superseding indictment against Arthur Sterling for federal treason and racketeering," Harrison announced. Judge Miller blinked in surprise, scanning the stamped federal papers with growing horror and disbelief.
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"On what grounds, Prosecutor Harrison?" Judge Miller demanded. "On the grounds that Mr. Sterling's logistics network has been financing international cartels using Vance Global front accounts," Harrison stated clearly.
Arthur’s confident smirk instantly vanished, replaced by a pale mask of sheer, unadulterated panic and shock.
