Chapter 6 - The Arrest
At precisely 10:01 AM, having received no signed transfer papers from Loretta, I signaled my legal team to file the eviction notice and release the financial audit to federal prosecutors.
Within thirty minutes, four black sedans with flashing red and blue lights pulled up to the front entrance of the Vance Logistics headquarters.
Federal agents pushed through the glass doors, heading straight for the executive penthouse suite.
Warren and I stood in the glass hallway as Federal Agent Miller approached Loretta, who was frantically packing documents into a leather briefcase while Tessa wept in the corner.
"Loretta Vance, Derek Vance," Agent Miller announced, unfolding a federal warrant. "You are under arrest for wire fraud, bank fraud, tax evasion, and corporate identity theft."
"This is a mistake!" Loretta screamed as handcuffs clicked around her wrists. "My lawyers will have you fired by afternoon!"
As Derek was cuffed, he looked at me desperate for pity. "Camille! Tell them I didn't know! Tell them!"
"Save it for the judge, Derek," I said coolly.
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As the agents led them toward the elevator, Tessa turned to me, her eyes filled with rage. "You ruined our family!"
"No, Tessa," I said softly as the elevator doors closed. "You ruined yourselves the moment you decided cruelty was a privilege."
