Chapter 5 - The Federal Intervention
Before Richard could try to grab the voice recorder from Claire's hand, heavy double doors at the front of the ballroom swung wide open.
A distinguished sixty-year-old man in a dark tailored suit walked down the central aisle, flanked by two armed federal officers and two venue security guards.
It was Harrison Vance—not a relative, but the Chief Federal Attorney for the Southern District of New York, who had been Arthur’s most trusted personal legal advisor for thirty years.
Harrison walked straight past the trembling figures of Victoria and Richard, stepping up to the head table where Claire stood in her cream-smeared gown.
Harrison pulled a thick, leather-bound portfolio from his briefcase and laid official court documents on the table directly in front of Claire.
"Mrs. Bennett, as per Arthur’s legal directive and verified biometric authorization, you are now the official majority owner and Chairwoman of Vance Holdings," Harrison announced in an authoritative voice that echoed across the entire room.
The giant LED screen behind Claire updated its display, showing official corporate registry documents with the bold heading: "SOLE BENEFICIARY & CHAIRWOMAN: CLAIRE BENNETT".
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Victoria’s knees buckled. Her fingers slipped from the silver tray, sending it crashing onto the marble floor with a deafening ring.
👉 Read Part 6 to see how Richard tried to escape the impending arrest.
