Chapter 13 - Victoria Faces Criminal Charges For Fraud And Extortion
Across town at a local police precinct, Victoria sat in an interrogation room with her head buried in her hands.
Two federal investigators stood across the metal table, reviewing documents detailing her involvement in corporate embezzlement.
“Your signature is on three separate shell company wire transfers totaling over two million dollars, Ms. Miller,” an investigator noted.
“I didn't know the money was stolen! Brad told me it was part of our annual corporate bonus package!” Victoria lied frantically.
“We have recorded phone calls of you discussing how to hide the offshore funds from Elena’s corporate auditors,” the investigator replied.
Victoria stopped crying, her face turning pale as she realized there was no escape from the overwhelming digital evidence.
“If you cooperate and testify against Brad’s illicit operations, the prosecutor might recommend a reduced sentence,” the agent offered.
Victoria looked up slowly, weighing her options between loyalty to a broken man and saving her own skin.
“What do you need me to sign?” she whispered bitterly, realizing self-preservation was her only remaining choice.
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The iron door of the interrogation room clicked shut, sealing her fate alongside the man who promised her luxury.
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