Chapter 10 - ConvergenceNight fell over the suburb as flashing red and blue lights painted the perimeter of the estate in rhythmic, ominous pulses. Patrol cars blocked the iron gates, their engines idling in a low, persistent rumble that vibrated through the damp air.
Law enforcement establishing a perimeter at the estate. Nguồn: Kevin Lamarque / REUTERS
Inside the main foyer, the air was cold. Federal agents moved with methodical precision, cataloging files, securing digital drives, and sealing rooms with yellow evidence tape. The silence of the mansion was broken only by the sharp snap of latex gloves and the muffled squawk of police radios.
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Evelyn stood near the foot of the grand staircase, her arms folded tightly across her chest. Marcus stood a few paces away, his jaw set, flanked by his personal legal counsel. The formal proceedings had officially begun, stripped of political courtesy or social standing.
As the lead agent approached with a signed warrant, Evelyn stepped forward, her eyes narrowing as she reviewed the seal at the top of the document. The preliminary moves were over; the battle for truth, survival, and family had finally crossed the threshold into open warfare.
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