Chapter 19 - INSIDE THE LION'S DEN
Senator Thomas Vance sat behind a massive mahogany desk, sipping black coffee while reviewing legislation documents.
An American flag stood proudly behind his leather chair, fluttering slightly from the HVAC vent overhead.
He looked up slowly, his graying hair and sharp features matching Ethan's own facial structure eerily.
"Well, well. Look what crawled out of the Ohio mud," Senator Vance greeted smoothly, not showing an ounce of fear.
"Save the charm, Thomas. The game is over," Ethan said, walking straight up to the edge of the desk.
"Is it?" Senator Vance chuckled darkly, gesturing toward the empty room. "You broke into a federal building with zero legal representation, carrying stolen government property."
"Property that proves you ordered the execution of my wife and laundered billions through offshore accounts," Marcus fired back, stepping into the light.
The senator pressed a hidden silver button beneath his desk.
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The office door clicked shut automatically, and four armed private security guards stepped out from the private antechamber.
"You boys really thought you could waltz into my office and win?" Senator Vance asked with arrogant pity.
