Chapter 17 - THE HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT
State troopers and federal interceptor units tracked Jonathan's matte-black sports car as it barreled northward along the interstate toward O'Hare International Airport.
Sirens wailed through the afternoon traffic as three police cruisers boxed the speeding vehicle in from all sides.
Jonathan slammed on his brakes, realizing he was completely trapped on the elevated highway overpass against the Chicago skyline.
He threw his hands up in surrender as armed troopers swarmed his vehicle, hauling him out onto the asphalt in handcuffs.
Inside the penthouse suite, Chloe watched the live news helicopter footage broadcasted across the living room television screens.
Arthur Vance sat quietly beside her, watching the man who had betrayed their family decades ago finally brought to justice.
"It's finally over, Dad," Chloe whispered, leaning her head against her father's shoulder with a peaceful sigh.
"Not yet, my daughter," Arthur corrected softly, pointing toward the US flag waving outside their window. "Now, the real work of rebuilding begins."
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The federal marshals recovered the original physical ledgers from Jonathan's trunk, exposing every hidden account and corrupt bureaucrat.
Victoria Vance's co-conspirators were rounded up in a massive sweep over the next forty-eight hours, cleaning out the rot from the corporate core.
