Chapter 17 - The Press Convenes Outside The Downtown Courthouse Steps
By 8:00 AM the following morning, a massive wall of television cameras and reporters choked the steps of the Boston Federal Courthouse.
Flashes blinded the cool morning air as Marcus Vance, Chloe, and Hailey walked side-by-side up the granite steps together.
Flashbulbs popped continuously as media outlets broadcasted the historic corporate restructuring live across national networks.
“Miss Vance! Is it true that Sterling Enterprises has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection?” a reporter shouted.
Hailey paused at the top of the stairs, adjusting her sunglasses while stepping gracefully toward the microphones.
“Sterling Enterprises is currently undergoing a complete federal receivership audit to restore stolen assets to their rightful owners,” Hailey announced.
Chloe stepped forward next, her tailored charcoal suit looking immaculate against the flashing backdrop of news cameras.
“Today marks a new beginning for corporate accountability and justice in our state judicial system,” Chloe stated clearly.
Marcus stood behind them with a proud, satisfied smile, watching the daughters of the Vance family reclaim their rightful legacy.
From a parked sedan down the street, Ethan watched the broadcast on his phone screen, sitting in total isolation inside his car.
He realized there was no legal loophole left to exploit, no family friend to bail him out, and no escape from accountability.
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He tossed his phone onto the passenger seat, putting the car in drive and merging quietly into the morning commuter traffic.
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