Chapter 16 - National News Reporters Gather Outside the Iron Gates
Back at the multi-million-dollar luxury mansion, reporters swarmed the front gates like a pack of hungry wolves.
Microphones and camera lenses pressed hard against the iron bars as live broadcasts beamed across national television networks.
Alexander stood alone on the second-story balcony, staring down at the chaotic media circus surrounding his home.
He wore a plain cotton t-shirt and wrinkled jeans—the kind of clothes he used to mock ordinary people for wearing.
A federal marshal walked out onto the balcony, handing him a formal eviction and asset seizure notice.
“You have two hours to gather your personal belongings and vacate the premises, Mr. Vance,” the marshal stated.
“Where am I supposed to go? My accounts are frozen, my cards are declined!” Alexander yelled in desperation.
“That is a matter for you and your legal representation to figure out; federal property guidelines are absolute,” the marshal replied.
Alexander watched the marshal walk back inside, feeling the crushing weight of total societal irrelevance.
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He was no longer the untouchable heir of Vance Capital; he was just another broken man discarded by his own greed.
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