Chapter 7 - The Dominoes Fall
Three federal agents walked down the center aisle. They didn't look at the judge. They walked straight to Mark.
"Mark Stone," the lead agent said, pulling out handcuffs. "You are under arrest for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and accessory to attempted murder."
Mark’s jaw dropped. "What? No! I have immunity! My dad—"
"Your dad is currently in federal custody," the agent interrupted.
While we were in court, the FBI, armed with the confessions from the hit squad and the financial ledgers I had decrypted, had raided the docks. They caught Richard Stone trying to board a private boat with two duffel bags full of cash. He had abandoned his son to save himself.
Mark fell to his knees in the middle of the courtroom, sobbing, begging Sarah to help him. Sarah looked down at the man who had tormented her for years. She didn't feel fear anymore. She just felt pity.
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"You brought this on yourself, Mark," Sarah said, her voice steady and strong. "You should have protected your son. Instead, you let your father break him."
The corrupt judge, realizing the Stone empire was crumbling and the FBI was watching, immediately signed the restraining order and granted Sarah sole permanent custody.
