Chapter 11 - Barbara Refuses To Cooperate With Federal Investigators
Across town at the federal detention center, Barbara Sterling sat rigidly across the steel table from two FBI special agents.
Her crisp white pantsuit was wrinkled, but her expression remained chillingly arrogant and unbothered by her surroundings.
“We have your signature on three separate offshore transfer authorizations, Mrs. Sterling. Care to explain?” Agent Miller asked.
“I am a philanthropist and a pillar of this community; I will not answer questions without my high-priced legal counsel,” Barbara snapped.
“Your high-priced legal counsel Victor Vance was arrested yesterday morning on matching racketeering charges,” Agent Vance countered dryly.
Barbara’s arrogant facade cracked for a fraction of a second, her lips parting in silent, stunned disbelief.
“You are looking at a minimum of fifteen years for wire fraud, conspiracy, and child endangerment enhancement charges,” Agent Miller noted.
“My son will take the blame; he’s the corporate officer, not me! I demand to be released immediately!” Barbara demanded shrilly.
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“Your son is already cooperating with federal prosecutors in exchange for a reduced sentence, Mrs. Sterling,” Agent Vance informed her.
Barbara slumped backward in her metal chair, her silver hair catching the fluorescent glare as reality finally crushed her spirit.
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