Chapter 16 - THE SENATOR'S THREAT
As Clara and Ethan exited the bank into the bright D.C. afternoon, two black armored sedans blocked the street.
Four men in dark suits stepped out, surrounding Clara and her brother with cool, professional precision.
A silver-haired man in a tailored navy suit stepped out from the rear sedan, holding a gold-headed walking cane.
It was Senator Thomas Sterling—one of the most influential members of the United States Senate.
"Mrs. Montgomery, you are carrying government property that does not belong to you," Senator Sterling stated smoothly.
"This hard drive contains evidence of your federal crimes, Senator," Clara countered without taking a single step back.
"Do you really think a court in this town will take the word of a working-class girl over mine?" Sterling sneered.
Suddenly, five unmarked federal vehicles pulled up with sirens wailing, surrounding the Senator's men with drawn weapons.
"FBI! Stand down! Drop your weapons immediately!" tactical officers bellowed through loudspeakers.
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Clara raised her smartphone, showing the live feed stream broadcasted directly to the Department of Justice.
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