Chapter 9 - The House of Cards Collapses
Federal agents slammed Gavin against the marble altar, clicking heavy steel handcuffs around his wrists.
Naomi began sobbing hysterically as officers read her her Miranda rights.
Elijah stared blankly at the floor, realizing his entire financial empire had evaporated overnight.
Marcus handed me a portable tablet displaying live security feeds from the Buckhead residence.
Police were actively raiding the house, freeing Brianna from the storage room and seizing all incriminating evidence.
The hidden cameras I had planted recorded years of abuse, completely damning the family.
Furthermore, the fake asset-transfer papers Gavin had proudly signed yesterday had legally transferred millions in federal tax liabilities directly onto his personal name.
He didn't inherit my company; he inherited my corporate debt, which the IRS was now aggressively collecting.
Gavin shrieked in absolute fury as they dragged him past the flower arrangements.
"You ruined me!" Gavin screamed at the top of his lungs.
"I gave you everything!" I replied coldly, turning my back on him forever.
Brianna walked into the cathedral a few moments later, leaning on Damian's arm.
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She looked tired, but for the first time in years, she was smiling freely.
We embraced tightly in the center of the aisle, knowing the nightmare was finally over.
