Chapter 19 - The Prosecutor's Threat
Facing multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole, Victor Sterling requested an emergency meeting with Prosecutor Thomas Reed.
Brought into a secure glass-walled consultation room, the disgraced billionaire wore an orange jumpsuit instead of his usual custom suit.
"You think you've won, Reed, but closing my company just triggered a dead-man switch across European markets," Sterling sneered coldly.
"What are you talking about, Victor?" Thomas asked calmly, leaning back with his arms crossed over his chest.
"If I go down for good, my offshore partners will release compromising financial files on every senator on the judiciary committee," Sterling threatened.
"Blackmail won't save you now; the grand jury has already indicted you on federal treason charges," Thomas replied without blinking.
Sterling's arrogant grin faltered, replaced by a twitching eye as he realized his intimidation tactics no longer held any power.
"You're destroying the very political stability that keeps this country running," Sterling whispered in desperate defiance.
"Stability built on human suffering and corruption isn't stability—it's tyranny, and America doesn't negotiate with tyrants," Thomas stated.
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He stood up, adjusting his tie before turning his back on the billionaire and walking out of the secure consultation room forever.
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