Chapter 9 - Loyal corporate allies scramble to distance themselves from the fallen dynasty while secret offshore bank accounts are systematically drained by federal auditors today.
Across the globe from Zurich to the Cayman Islands, panicked bankers panicked inside glass offices.
The secret shell companies used by the Vance family were being dismantled piece by systematic piece.
Former political allies and corrupt politicians who accepted bribes suddenly went radio silent on all channels.
News networks broadcasted round-the-clock investigative reports detailing the systemic corruption of the elite.
CEOs who once begged for invitations to Beatrice's galas now publicly condemned her criminal enterprise.
In her penthouse office, Elena watched the media circus unfold on a sleek wall-mounted display screen.
She took a slow sip of her morning coffee, her expression remaining entirely neutral and detached.
The rats were abandoning a sinking ship that had already plunged deep into the ocean abyss.
Her phone rang softly, displaying an encrypted caller ID from her primary legal counsel downtown.
"Elena, we have intercepted three separate settlement offers from their former corporate partners," her lawyer stated.
"They want to negotiate a plea deal and return embezzled funds in exchange for lighter sentences."
Elena looked out the window at the bustling New York traffic below before offering her final verdict.
"Tell them negotiations are closed," Elena instructed coldly. "Let the full weight of the law crush them."
The lawyer acknowledged the command instantly, terminating the secure connection without a single argument.
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