Chapter 22 - THE AFTERMATH OF JUSTICE
By evening, the news broadcasts across every major American television network were dominated by a single monumental headline.
Sitting US Senator Indicted in Massive Multi-Billion Dollar Black-Ops Conspiracy.
Footage of Senator Thomas Vance being led out of the Capitol building in handcuffs played on continuous loops.
Ethan and Marcus sat quietly in a secure federal debriefing room, reviewing the final clearance documents signed by the Attorney General.
Director Henderson slid the last remaining flash drive across the table toward Ethan.
"The executive branch has agreed to drop all charges against you and your family, Ethan," Henderson stated professionally.
"And Eldridge?" Ethan asked, watching the director closely.
"She's cooperating with the federal grand jury in exchange for witness relocation," Henderson replied, closing the folder. "Your record is completely expunged."
Ethan picked up the flash drive, sliding it safely into his pocket alongside the black leather handbag remnants.
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"Is it finally over?" Marcus asked quietly, rubbing his healing shoulder bandage.
"It's over," Ethan nodded, a genuine, long-absent smile finally touching the corners of his mouth.
