Chapter 24 - The Washington Summons
Two weeks later, Catherine received a formal subpoena to testify before the United States Senate Ethics Committee in Washington D.C.
The committee was investigating illegal international bio-tech experiments linked to the late Alexander Von Bern's estate.
Catherine flew to the nation's capital on her private jet, accompanied by Marcus Blake and a team of federal bodyguards.
Inside the crowded Senate hearing room, news cameras flashed continuously as Catherine took her seat at the witness stand.
"Mrs. Sterling, did you have knowledge of the gene-editing patents linked to your daughter's medical records?" a Senator asked.
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"I had no knowledge of Mr. Von Bern's corporate activities until two months ago, Senator," Catherine stated clearly.
"My only priority is protecting my child from the dangerous men who are trying to exploit her identity."
