Chapter 8 - Julian Wakes Up To Frozen Corporate Bank Accounts
Morning sunlight broke over the Boston harbor, casting a harsh golden glare across the sterile federal holding cells downtown.
Julian sat on a steel bench inside the processing room, his expensive designer suit rumpled and stained with spilled wine.
His cell phone buzzed incessantly on the booking desk, displaying automated alerts from every major commercial bank he used.
“Account frozen due to federal injunction,” read the flashing notification on his mobile screen for the fourth time that morning.
He grabbed the phone, attempting to dial his chief financial officer, but the line was immediately disconnected by automated recording.
“You can’t do this! My corporate payroll needs to clear by nine o'clock this morning!” Julian yelled at the processing officer.
The officer didn't even glance up from his computer keyboard, continuing to type rhythmically in unbothered silence.
“Your corporate assets, personal accounts, and offshore trusts have been placed under federal receivership, Mr. Vance,” the officer stated.
Julian gripped the metal bars of the holding cell, a cold panic finally replacing his arrogant corporate bravado.
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