Chapter 7 - Federal Marshals Execute The First Asset Seizure Warrants
The heavy oak doors of the penthouse suite banged open with a deafening crash that silenced the celebratory music instantly.
A dozen federal marshals in tactical gear flooded the sprawling living room, their badges gleaming under the crystal chandeliers.
“Federal asset seizure warrants! Nobody moves or touches their communication devices!” the lead marshal commanded authoritatively.
Sienna shrieked in terror, dropping her phone as a female officer firmly guided her away from the coffee table.
Julian pushed past the officers, his face flushed with furious indignation as he thrust his hands forward.
“This is an outrage! Do you know who I am? My family built this city’s skyline!” Julian roared at the lead marshal.
Agent Miller stepped calmly through the line of tactical agents, holding a thick stack of federal court documents.
“We know exactly who you are, Julian Vance... and you’re under federal investigation for corporate wire fraud and racketeering,” Miller stated.
Eleanor clutched her chest in shock, sinking heavily onto the velvet sofa as reality finally pierced her arrogant bubble.
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The party was over, and the empire they had built on lies was burning down around them in real-time.
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