Chapter 4 - Cuffed on the Marble
Inside the luxury venue, absolute chaos erupted as FBI agents flooded every exit, securing the perimeter while guests backed away in total shock.
Julian lay sprawling on the marble floor, gasping for air from Clara’s swift kick while two heavy federal officers pinned his arms behind his back.
"What is happening?! Father, do something!" Julian choked out, panic twisting his handsome face as cold steel handcuffs clicked tightly around his wrists.
Arthur stood frozen near the head table, his face draining of all color as the lead FBI agent stepped directly in front of him, pulling an official federal arrest warrant from his tactical vest.
"Arthur Vance, you are under arrest for federal tax fraud, shell company laundering, and racketeering," the agent announced in a firm, icy voice.
"This is a mistake! My family has political connections!" Arthur whimpered, his hands trembling violently as an officer forced his arms behind his black suit jacket and snapped handcuffs over his wrists.
Beside the stage, Chloe tried to slip quietly away through the crowd, pulling her gold champagne gown around her heels in a desperate attempt to reach the service exit.
Before she could take five steps, Clara stepped calmly into her path, holding one hand over her pregnant belly with absolute, regal composure.
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"Where are you going, Chloe?" Clara asked in a quiet, icy tone. "The heir's trust fund just got seized."
👉 Read Part 5 to see Chloe's breakdown as her luxury dreams turned into federal charges.
