Chapter 14 - The Fall of the Queen
Wendy turned around, staring at the projection screen in sheer, paralyzed terror. Her face turned completely pale, her immaculate posture collapsing as she backed away from the podium.
"This is fabricated!" Wendy screamed hysterically, her polished facade shattering completely on live television. "My son is unstable! He's trying to frame me! Turn off those screens right now!"
"The SEC has already frozen all Vance Global offshore accounts as of thirty minutes ago, Mrs. Vance," Agent Miller stated coldly, pulling out a pair of polished steel handcuffs. "You have the right to remain silent."
Wendy tried to push past the agents toward the rear exit, but two more federal officers stepped into her path. Cold metal clicked tightly around her wrists behind her back.
Reporters swarmed the stage, shouting questions and thrusting microphones into her face as she was led down the aisle in utter disgrace.
"Luca! You traitorous fool!" Wendy shrieked as she was shoved toward the police cruiser waiting outside. "I made you! I built everything for you!"
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Luca stood quietly beside Jessi, holding his wife's hand tightly, watching his mother's empire crumble into dust before his eyes.
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