Chapter 13 - The Seized Fortune
As the police dragged Victoria toward the entrance, Julian’s chief financial attorney, Mr. Harrison, stepped forward from the crowd carrying a leather portfolio.
"One moment, Chief Miller," Mr. Harrison called out politely.
The detectives paused near the doors, holding the struggling, sobbing Victoria in place.
Mr. Harrison pulled out an emergency injunction order, reading it aloud for the press and guests:
"Under Section 4 of the Vance Family Trust, any trustee indicted for capital crimes against a primary beneficiary forfeits all financial holdings, corporate stock, and personal assets immediately."
Victoria gasped, staring at the attorney in sheer panic. "My stock! My thirty percent!"
"Seized," Mr. Harrison replied coldly. "Your personal bank accounts have been frozen to pay for thirty-three million dollars in embezzled corporate funds. You don't even own the dress on your back, Victoria."
"No... no!" Victoria wept, her knees giving out as she collapsed against the guards. "My money... my empire..."
"It was never yours," Julian said, his voice ringing with absolute finality. "Take her away."
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The crowd watched in satisfied silence as Victoria was dragged out into the rain, forced into the back of a black police cruiser amidst the blinding flashes of media cameras.
👉 How will Julian honor Evelyn's memory and restore justice to the estate?
