Chapter 11: The Reckoning
Murmurs of shock rippled through the room. Marcus went pale, clutching the edges of the presentation podium.
“Security!” Marcus bellowed. “Get this trespasser out of my boardroom!”
“The marshals aren't here for me, Marcus,” Derek said with absolute poise, stepping directly to the central conference console. He plugged in his flash drive, overriding the projector.
Instantly, the massive wall monitors lit up with bank routing numbers, wire transfers, and shell company documents linking Marcus Vance and Raymond Sterling directly to offshore bribes from Apex Holdings.
Then, Arthur Vance’s recorded voice echoed clearly through the ceiling speakers: *“Marcus has partnered with Apex Urban Holdings to launder money... he offered me a settlement to destroy the clinics...”*
The board members gasped, several rising to their feet in disgust. Mrs. Gable stared at Marcus with unadulterated contempt.
“This is fabricated! It’s an AI fake!” Marcus screamed, his composure completely shattering as he pointed a trembling finger at Derek. “You’re trying to rob me!”
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“It’s verified by the Department of Justice, Mr. Vance,” the lead federal marshal stated, stepping forward with a pair of handcuffs. “Marcus Vance, Raymond Sterling, you are under arrest for conspiracy, corporate fraud, and attempted murder.”
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