Chapter 10 - The Family Business Secrets Threaten To Collapse Completely
Back at the Sterling corporate headquarters, panic gripped the executive floor as news of Evelyn’s arrest broke worldwide.
Financial news networks broadcasted breaking headlines about the massive internal embezzlement scandal shaking the conglomerate.
Richard sat behind his massive mahogany desk, reviewing the forensic audit reports compiled by his emergency legal team.
“It’s worse than we thought, Mr. Sterling; Marcus and Evelyn moved over ten million dollars into offshore accounts,” the lead auditor reported.
“Track every single cent down and freeze those accounts before Marcus has a chance to flee the country,” Richard ordered fiercely.
The office doors swung open without warning, revealing Marcus Sterling standing in the doorway with a panicked expression.
“Richard, I heard about Evelyn... it’s all a misunderstanding, we can fix this internally!” Marcus stammered nervously.
Richard stood up slowly, walking around his desk until he stood face-to-face with his corrupt business partner.
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“Federal marshals are waiting in the lobby for you, Marcus; your game is officially over,” Richard said with icy satisfaction.
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