Chapter 8 - Federal Marshals Arrive To Freeze The Estate Accounts
At precisely 8:00 AM the next morning, heavy pounding echoed against the wrought-iron security gates of the Bel-Air estate.
The head estate guard rushed into the private study where Victor and Toby were enjoying a quiet breakfast together.
“Sir, federal marshals and court bailiffs are at the front entrance with an emergency asset freeze order!” the guard reported.
Victor calmly set down his coffee cup, his eyes narrowing as he realized Chloe had moved faster than anticipated.
“Let them in, and inform our legal team to meet us in the grand library immediately,” Victor instructed without panicking.
Two federal marshals marched into the foyer, flanked by Arthur Sterling—a rival corporate raider representing Chloe’s interests.
“Director Vance, we have a federal court order freezing all primary trust accounts pending a guardianship review,” Arthur announced.
Victor stood up from the dining table, walking into the foyer with an unyielding, commanding presence.
“On what legal grounds? Toby is my legally adopted nephew and primary heir under federal family trust statutes,” Victor countered.
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Arthur smiled smugly, handing over a secondary injunction paper bearing the signature of a compromised federal judge.
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