Chapter 14 - The Trap Countered
Evelyn walked around her desk, stopping two inches away from the high-priced attorney.
“Mr. Vance,” Evelyn said, her voice dropping into a quiet, dangerous register. “You made two catastrophic mistakes when you walked into my office today.”
Julian’s smile faltered slightly. “Is that so?”
“First,” Evelyn said, pointing to a subtle black lens hidden within the chandelier above her desk, “this room is equipped with military-grade audio and video recording technology that streams directly to the State Prosecutor’s office.”
Julian’s face drained of color. He looked up at the ceiling, his jaw twitching.
“Second,” Evelyn continued, taking a step closer, “you assumed those silent investors were anonymous. But my security team spent all night tracing the offshore accounts linked to that briefcase. The money inside belongs to the Russian energy cartel your firm has been laundering funds for since 2021.”
Julian backed away from the desk as if the leather briefcase had suddenly caught fire. “You... you traced those accounts in twelve hours?!”
“I am Charles Brooks’ daughter,” Evelyn said with immense pride. “My father didn't just build real estate; he built the encryption infrastructure for the Treasury Department. Did you really think you could play games in my house?”
The office door swung open, and two federal officers stepped inside, accompanied by Agent Hayes from Financial Crimes.
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“Julian Vance,” Agent Hayes announced, holding out a warrant. “You are under arrest for attempted bribery of a witness and money laundering.”
👉 Julian was cuffed on the spot, leaving the black briefcase sitting open on Evelyn’s desk.
