Chapter 17

The massive wooden doors burst open, revealing two armed federal marshals flanked by an arrogant-looking senior prosecutor from Washington D.C.
"Julian Sterling, you are under federal subpoena for corporate wire fraud and international securities evasion," the prosecutor announced loudly.
Julian remained seated behind his desk, his light grey suit unblemished as he slowly steepled his fingers in front of his face.
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"You are trespassing on private property without a valid district seal, Counselor," Julian replied with chilling, unshakeable calm.
Elena smoothly stepped into the prosecutor's line of sight, flashing a laminated legal credential that stopped the federal agents in their tracks.