Chapter 18 - The SEC Seizure
Charles Sterling jumped up from his leather chair, his face turning a furious crimson as his pinstripe suit jacket burst open.
"You can't do this, Edward! I own forty percent of the voting stock through Sterling Holdings!" Charles screamed.
The lead SEC officer stepped forward, pulling an official federal court order from his leather folder.
"Charles Sterling, by order of the United States District Court, all assets belonging to Sterling Holdings have been frozen," the officer stated.
"You and your daughter are under federal investigation for grand larceny, wire fraud, and international money laundering."
The six corrupt board members instantly lowered their hands, pulling their chairs back in sheer terror as federal agents entered the room.
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Grace walked up to the head of the table, placing her hand on her father's arm as she looked down at the ruined attorney.
"Seven years ago you told me I would die in prison, Charles," Grace said softly. "It seems destiny has a sense of humor."
