Chapter 13 - The General's Fall
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While Ethan faced his judgment in North Carolina, the shockwaves reached the highest corridors of power in Washington, D.C.
Federal marshals arrived at the Pentagon early that morning, carrying a warrant approved by the Supreme Court.
Major General Harrison was escorted from his executive suite in full view of his staff and colleagues.
His four decades of decorated military service counted for nothing against the ledger of treason recovered from Ethan’s laptop.
Harrison was formally stripped of his rank, his security clearances permanently revoked on the spot.
He was transported under armed guard to the federal detention center in Alexandria.
The Department of Defense issued a historic statement reaffirming its absolute commitment to integrity and transparency.
Corrupt contracts were canceled across three branches of the military.
Dozens of mid-level officers who had enabled the conspiracy were placed under immediate administrative suspension.
The systemic rot that had festered in the dark was dragged out into the harsh light of accountability.
Special Agent Cross watched the news briefing from the Department of Justice headquarters.
Her director walked over and placed a supportive hand on her shoulder.
“You pulled off the impossible, Evelyn,” the director said with deep admiration.
“You took down an entire cartel in less than seventy-two hours.”
Evelyn offered a subtle, modest smile, shaking her head gently.
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“The cartel took itself down, sir,” Evelyn replied.
“All I did was hold up the mirror so the world could see what they truly were.”
