Chapter 12 - The Financial Collapse
The lead state police officer stepped up onto the stage, pulling out a pair of heavy steel handcuffs.
"Richard Tolley," the officer announced sternly. "You are under arrest for felony bigamy, forgery of state documents, and grand larceny."
"Wait!" Arthur Burcham shouted, trying to intervene. "My family lawyers will post bail immediately!"
"I wouldn't count on that, Mr. Burcham," Marcus Vance interjected smoothly, handing Arthur a federal court order. "An hour ago, the federal tax court issued an emergency seizure order on all accounts associated with Richard Tolley and Vance-Burcham Logistics. Over four million dollars in embezzled corporate funds were found hidden in offshore accounts opened under Jill Tolley's stolen identity."
Arthur stared at the court order in horror. "Embezzled funds?! He was stealing from MY company?!"
Richard attempted to push past the officers and bolt toward the side exit, but two state troopers tackled him hard onto the marble floor, pinning him down right in front of the press cameras.
The flashes clicked wildly as Richard was hoisted to his feet in handcuffs, his expensive tuxedo torn and covered in dirt, his face twisted in desperate, pathetic tears.
He looked at Jill as he was dragged past her. "Jill! Save me! I'm your husband!"
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Jill looked down at him with cold, unyielding contempt.
👉 What brutal words did Jill say to Richard as he was dragged away to prison?
