Chapter 13 - THE CORNERED RAT
Richard Sterling scrambled backward in his executive leather chair, panic completely overwhelming his face.
"This is a misunderstanding! I was managing routine foreign investments!" Richard yelled, his voice cracking.
"You sold my home address and compromised the safety of my five-year-old sons," Marcus growled, his voice trembling with fury.
Two FBI agents stepped into the boardroom, producing steel handcuffs from their coats.
"Richard Sterling, you are under arrest for treason, corporate espionage, and conspiracy to commit murder," the lead agent declared.
The remaining board members watched in stunned silence as the former Vice Chairman was escorted out in handcuffs.
Marcus sat down at the head of the mahogany table, looking around at the terrified faces of his executive team.
"Starting today, Vance Global is on full military lockdown," Marcus announced smoothly.
"Anyone who communicates with Gabriel Thorne or his associates will spend the rest of their natural life in federal prison."
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The room nodded in unanimous, terrified agreement as Marcus took total control of his empire.
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