Chapter 7 - The Bribe That Backfired
Twenty minutes later, the sound of heavy helicopter blades echoed over the estate as three dark vehicles pulled into the private courtyard outside.
Federal agents wearing tactical gear stepped into the grand lobby, led by the regional prosecutor for the Department of Justice—a man whose career had been funded by the state's highest legal authorities.
"Julian Vance," the lead federal agent announced, displaying an emergency warrant signed by a federal judge. "You are under arrest for first-degree murder, kidnapping, corporate fraud, and obstruction of justice."
Julian looked at the federal agents in sheer panic. "Prosecutor Reed! You know me! I donated three hundred thousand dollars to your office last year! You have to stop this!"
Prosecutor Reed looked at Julian with cold indifference, taking the laptop tablet directly from Vincent’s intelligence officer.
"Your donations won't save you from a recorded murder confession, Julian," Reed said firmly. "The grand jury has already unsealed the indictment based on the digital evidence provided by Mr. Moretti's team."
The agents slapped heavy steel handcuffs onto Julian’s wrists, yanking him up from the wet marble floor where he had spent the last hour begging for his life.
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As he was dragged toward the front doors, Julian looked back at Elena with eyes full of rage and helplessness, but she did not flinch or look away. She stood tall beside Vincent, her posture unbroken.
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