Chapter 10 - The ArrestMargaret was drinking coffee when the federal agents arrived.
She had expected a subpoena.
Instead, they brought handcuffs.
"Margaret Sterling, you are under arrest."
She stared at them.
"You can't do this."
The marshal remained expressionless.
"We already have."
Her attorney appeared behind her.
"Margaret, don't say anything."
But she was already shouting.
"My son will stop this!"
A voice came from the hallway.
"No, Mom."
Ethan stepped into view.
Margaret stared at him.
"You?"
He nodded.
"I stopped it."
Her face collapsed.
"You would destroy your own mother?"
Ethan's eyes filled with tears.
"You destroyed my wife."
The handcuffs closed around Margaret's wrists.
For once, she had no command to give.
No lawyer could save her from the evidence.
No amount of money could silence the recordings.
As she was escorted away, she turned toward Ethan.
"I did everything for you."
Ethan answered quietly.
"No, Mom."
"You did everything for yourself."
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The elevator doors closed.
And Margaret disappeared.
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