Chapter 14 - THE SENATOR'S FALL
An hour after the highway ambush failed, ten FBI agents slammed through the double doors of Senator Vance's office.
Senator Vance stood up from his mahogany desk, dropping his phone in shock as federal badges flashed before his eyes.
"Richard Vance, you are under arrest for conspiracy to commit murder, bribery, and treason," Agent Vance declared.
"This is an outrage! I am a United States Senator!" Vance roared, struggling as steel cuffs locked around his wrists.
"Your syndicate meeting in Brooklyn was recorded on federal wiretaps, Senator," Agent Vance informed him coldly.
News crews gathered outside the Capitol building as the disgraced politician was led away in handcuffs by federal marshals.
In her jail cell, Vanessa watched the television broadcast in utter despair, realizing her father could no longer save her.
The Vance family empire had completely collapsed under the weight of its own arrogance and corruption.
Nathan received the confirmation call from the FBI while standing in the foyer of his Greenwich mansion.
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He hung up his phone, looking at the framed American flag on the wall with a deep sense of relief.
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