Chapter 7 - The Patriarch Confronts the Wrath of His Victim
“Sabotage implies I stole something that wasn't already rightfully mine, Richard,” Victoria retorted, stepping closer to him.
“You spent decades crushing honest families, buying corrupt judges, and destroying anyone who stood in your way,” she said.
“And now, Karma has arrived in a navy-blue silk robe to collect every single debt your family owes,” Victoria added coldly.
Chloe backed away toward the terrace doors, realizing the luxury lifestyle she had latched onto had evaporated into thin air.
“Alexander, do something! Call your lawyers! Don't just stand there letting her talk to us like this!” Chloe screamed hysterically.
Alexander looked at his mistress, then down at his hands, realizing he didn't even have a credit card that worked anymore.
“His lawyers can't help him, Ms. Vance; their retainers were paid from accounts that were just seized,” the federal agent noted.
Victoria checked her phone screen once more, watching the data streams finalize their automated asset liquidation cycles.
“The mansion is scheduled for public foreclosure auction at nine o'clock tomorrow morning,” Victoria stated casually.
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“You can pack your designer bags tonight, Chloe, or you can sleep on the terrace under the stars,” she mocked.
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