Chapter 10 - The Fall of the Vance Legal Empire
By 8:00 AM the following morning, the video of Clara’s rescue had amassed over fourteen million views across global social media platforms.
Marcus sat inside a cold, stainless-steel interrogation room at the central county jail, still wearing his torn, blood-stained suit.
His high-priced lead defense attorney, Richard Sterling, walked into the room carrying a leather briefcase, his face solemn and grim.
"Richard! Thank God," Marcus said, scrambling to his feet, his cuffed hands rattling against the table. "Get the judge on the phone! Post whatever bail they want—five million, ten million, use the corporate accounts!"
Richard Sterling sat down slowly, refusing to even open his briefcase.
"There is no bail, Marcus," Richard said coldly. "The district attorney filed federal charges thirty minutes ago—kidnapping, aggravated assault, human endangerment, and attempted extortion. The judge signed a permanent remand order without bond."
Marcus’s eyes widened in disbelief. "Then use the estate funds to retain a public relations firm! Issue a statement saying the video was edited!"
"The corporate board held an emergency meeting at midnight," Richard replied, his voice flat. "You have been officially terminated as CEO. The bank accounts are frozen by federal order, and my firm has officially withdrawn as your counsel."
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Marcus slumped back into his metal chair, his chest heaving as the absolute reality of his complete downfall settled into his bones.
👉 Where was Clara taken immediately after her rescue from the basement cage?
