Chapter 3 - Handcuffs under Crystal
Before Ryan could formulate a reply or attempt to exit through the backstage corridor, four uniformed law enforcement officers and two federal agents in dark suits pushed through the grand doors of the ballroom.
The lead agent, carrying a heavy leather badge holder, marched straight up the carpeted stairs of the elevated stage, stopping directly beside the shattered crystal shards.
"Ryan Vance and Vanessa Reed," the agent announced loudly, his voice echoing off the high ceilings. "We have a court-issued federal warrant for your immediate arrest on charges of grand larceny, bank fraud, and illegal asset flight."
Vanessa shrieked, letting go of Ryan’s arm as if he had caught fire. She scrambled backward against the rose floral wall, her platinum-blonde hair coming loose from her styled updo.
"No! This is a mistake! I’m just a consultant! I don't know anything about bank accounts!" Vanessa screamed, her voice cracking as she pointed a manicured finger at Ryan. "He made me sign those papers! It was all Ryan!"
Ryan turned his head in absolute horror, staring at his mistress as the brutal betrayal hit him like a physical blow. "Vanessa... what are you saying? You set up those shell accounts in Cayman yourself!"
"Save it for the magistrate, both of you," the federal agent commanded grimly.
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The heavy steel handcuffs snapped around Ryan’s wrists behind his back. The sharp metallic sound rang out over the microphone, broadcasting his total ruin to every billionaire in the city.
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