Chapter 13 - The Stripping of Rights
Two federal agents in dark trench coats stepped forward, presenting a formal federal indictment to the arresting officers holding Caleb.
"Caleb Blackwell," the lead agent announced sternly. "You are under arrest for federal wire fraud, interstate smuggling, illegal confinement, and extortion."
Caleb looked toward his brother, his eyes wide with pathetic pleading. "Julian! Please! I'm your blood! Don't let them take me! Talk to our family lawyers!"
Julian walked over, stopping inches from his cuffed brother. He reached out and snatched the remaining designer watch from Caleb's wrist, tossing it dismissively into the wooden crate of stolen goods.
"You ceased being my brother the day you put a mother and child through hell," Julian said, his voice cold, steady, and final. "Every asset registered under your name has been surrendered to compensate Mateo and Rosa."
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Caleb shrieked in anger as the federal agents dragged him down the front steps into the waiting police cruiser, his cries swallowed by the night air.
👉 How will Julian make amends to Rosa and Mateo for the two years of suffering they endured?
