Chapter 6 - The Immediate Eviction
Before Nathan could fabricate another lie, the heavy mahogany entrance doors of Magnolia House swung open.
Four uniformed sheriff deputies stepped into the foyer alongside the venue's head of security, carrying a court-stamped commercial eviction order.
"Nathan Ashford and Graham Ashford?" the lead deputy asked sternly, stepping up to Table One.
"This is a private celebration!" Vivian shrieked, her arrogant facade completely crumbling into pathetic tears. "You can't do this to us! We have city council members sitting at this table!"
"The city council members have already left, ma'am," the deputy replied coldly. "Chairwoman Madison Brooks has filed a formal complaint for commercial fraud, breach of contract, and non-payment."
Two deputies stepped behind Nathan, forcing his arms behind his tailored tuxedo jacket and clicking heavy steel handcuffs shut around his wrists.
"Nathan!" Vivian screamed, trying to grab her son's sleeve, but a deputy firmly escorted her toward the exit.
"No! Madison! Please!" Nathan wept hysterically, dropping to his knees on the marble floor as his hands were cuffed behind his back. "I was wrong! I love you! I'm sorry about the seat card! Please tell them to stop!"
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Madison looked down at him with an expression of cool, serene detachment as security officers began removing the Ashford family banners from the room.
👉 Read Part 7 to see Madison transform the gala into a charitable celebration.
