Chapter 9 - THE COLLAPSE OF AN EMPIRE
The arrest of Carlos Silva happened so fast that the diners barely had time to put down their forks. The federal marshals placed the heavy steel cuffs around the tycoon’s wrists while Inspector Souza was immediately detained on the spot by the accompanying officers for official corruption.
"You're finished, Albuquerque! You hear me? Finished!" Carlos screamed as he was hauled backward toward the exit, his expensive suit dragging slightly on the polished floor.
"Have a nice evening, Carlos," Marcos said politely.
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The restaurant erupted into spontaneous applause. The diners, realizing they had witnessed true justice served in real-time, turned their admiration toward the owner who stood tall, unfazed by the threats of the corrupt elite.
By morning, the news was everywhere. The Fall of a Real Estate Giant: Carlos Silva Arrested at Casa D’Ouro. Financial news networks dissected his shell companies, his bribes, and his crumbling empire. Estela’s social circle evaporated overnight; the very people who had envied her lavish lifestyle now scrambled to delete her from their contacts list, terrified of being associated with the federal investigation. Their mansion was seized by the state pending asset forfeiture, and their bank accounts were locked tight.
