Chapter 10 - THE WHISTLEBLOWER'S TESTIMONY
The morning sun illuminated the towering dome of the United States Capitol as motorcades arrived at the Senate Hart Office Building. Capitol Police officers cleared a path through hundreds of spectators gathered outside the committee hearing room.
Serena walked through the high wooden doors of the Senate Intelligence Committee room, wearing a striking white suit that symbolized her purity of purpose. She walked with a slight limp, relying on a polished wooden cane, but her posture was regal and commanding.
Caleb walked directly beside her, scanning the upper public gallery for any security threats while two federal agents guarded the entrances.
"Mrs. Vance, are you prepared to give your sworn statement regarding the foreign infiltration of Vance Dynamics?" the Committee Chairman asked, his voice broadcasting live across national television networks.
Serena raised her right hand, taking the solemn oath before adjusting the microphone in front of her. She looked out at the crowded room, her voice steady and resonant as she began her opening statement.
"For five years, I watched my late husband's family compromise the national defense infrastructure of the United States for personal wealth," Serena testified clearly. "When I tried to report these violations to federal authorities, my life was systematically targeted."
A murmur swept through the audience as Serena held up a copy of the encrypted financial ledgers, detailing every bribe paid to high-ranking officials.
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"The men who attempted to end my life on that balcony believed that fear would keep me silent," Serena continued, her dark eyes flashing with fierce resolve. "They failed because justice in this country is not for sale to the highest bidder."
In the public gallery, a man in a tailored gray suit listened quietly, adjusting his gold wristwatch before sliding out through the rear exit without making a sound.
