Chapter 10 - Family Lawyer Arthur Sterling Arrives With Federal Files
The heavy brass door knocker echoed through the grand foyer just as David finished his second cup of tea.
Martha’s long-time legal counsel, Arthur Sterling—unrelated to the criminal Sterling family—stepped inside the front entryway.
Arthur carried a thick leather briefcase and a stack of federal court injunctions stamped with red judicial seals.
“Martha, David... I just received the emergency asset forfeiture notices from the Department of Justice,” Arthur announced urgently.
“We know, Arthur; federal agents just hauled Valerie away from the driveway ten minutes ago,” David informed the lawyer.
Arthur walked into the sunlit kitchen, placing his briefcase onto the table and opening the brass latches with practiced ease.
“That’s not all; Uncle Richard’s overseas accounts have been successfully frozen by Interpol banking authorities,” Arthur reported.
“Did they locate his primary operational headquarters in the Cayman Islands?” Martha asked, adjusting her reading glasses.
“We did. The shell corporation he used to fund Valerie’s infiltration has been dismantled by international cyber units,” Arthur said.
David looked over the financial summaries, noting that Vance Industrial Enterprises was now entirely safe from corporate raiders.
“What about the board of directors? Do any of them have ties to Uncle Richard’s syndicate?” David asked cautiously.
“Two executive vice presidents voted suspiciously during last month’s merger review; I’ve already suspended their credentials,” Arthur replied.
Martha nodded in approval, appreciating Arthur’s proactive measures to secure the company’s internal integrity.
“Draft the permanent restructuring documents naming David as sole operational CEO, under my final executive oversight,” Martha instructed.
“Consider it done, Martha. I’ll have the papers ready for signing by nine o'clock tomorrow morning,” Arthur confirmed.
The lawyer packed his briefcase, tipping his hat respectfully to Martha before heading back out toward his town car.
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The sunlit kitchen felt warmer now, illuminated by the absolute triumph of truth over calculated corporate deception.
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