Chapter 9 - Federal Investigators Breach The Locked Valle Ballroom Doors
Upstairs in the grand ballroom, the massive iron doors were blown open by a tactical breaching charge deployed by federal agents.
Armed marshals flooded the glittering room, securing every exit and placing high-ranking corporate executives under immediate arrest.
Catherine attempted to slip toward the service elevator, but two agents cut off her path with absolute authority.
“Lady Catherine Valle, you are under federal arrest for conspiracy, fraud, and accessory to murder,” Agent Miller announced loudly.
Catherine let out a piercing shriek, clutching her pearls as she was escorted away in total disgrace before her high-society peers.
Arthur stood by the banquet table, watching the chaotic scene with a profound sense of exhaustion and relief washing over him.
The superficial judgments, the champagne, and the whispers of the wealthy elite faded into absolute insignificance.
Moments later, Charlotte walked up the grand staircase into the ballroom, her clothes dusty but her head held high.
Arthur rushed forward, embracing his granddaughter with tears streaming down his aged cheeks.
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“You saved us all, Charlotte... you saved the soul of this family,” Arthur choked out sincerely.
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