Chapter 17 - The Trap Closed
Richard looked down at the paper, expecting to see a confession. Instead, his eyes widened in absolute horror as he read the heading at the top of the page:
FEDERAL INDICTMENT FOR EXTORTION, FRAUD, AND INTENTIONAL DEBT MANIPULATION.
“What is this?!” Richard screamed, his voice cracking with panic.
“That is the criminal complaint filed with the State Attorney General forty minutes ago,” Julian’s legal advisor stated calmly. “Including the full audio recording of your phone call to Miss Carter demanding false testimony in exchange for wiping her mother’s medical debt.”
Vanessa gasped, her face draining of all color as she backed into the corner. “Dad... you said the call wasn't recorded!”
“Furthermore,” Julian added, stepping closer, “as sixty percent controlling shareholder of St. Jude Medical Debt Agency, I have officially forgiven Sarah Carter’s medical debt in full. Her account balance is zero.”
Lily looked at Richard with quiet, powerful dignity. “You thought you could buy my integrity, Mr. Price. But some things aren't for sale.”
The two state investigators stepped forward, pulling out silver handcuffs from their belts.
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“Richard Price,” the lead investigator announced sternly. “You are under arrest for felony extortion and attempted witness tampering. You have the right to remain silent.”
👉 As the steel cuffs clicked around Richard’s wrists, Vanessa burst into hysterics, pleading with the officers.
