Chapter 9 - The Price of Greed
As Helena was escorted out of the corporate headquarters by security officers, two federal agents from the Financial Crimes Division met her in the marble lobby.
"Helena Vale," Agent Miller announced, holding up an official arrest warrant. "You are under arrest for grand corporate fraud, evidence tampering, and document forgery."
Helena looked back frantically at her son, her regal composure completely shattered. "Adrian! I am your mother! You can't let them do this to me! I did everything for your future!"
Adrian walked up to her, his face filled with heavy sorrow, but his voice resolute. "You didn't do it for my future, Mother. You did it for your own pride. You tried to ruin an innocent family and poison the woman I love."
"I will pay back the trust money!" Helena whimpered as handcuffs were placed around her wrists. "Please, don't leave me in jail!"
"The court will decide your punishment," Adrian said quietly, stepping back as the agents led his screaming mother into a waiting police cruiser.
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With the shadow of deception finally lifted, Adrian turned to Clara, wrapping his arms around her waist as she rested her head against his chest in complete peace.
👉 Read PART 10 to see how Adrian and Clara rebuilt their real dream wedding!
