Sarah unlocked her screen and dialed a top-secret secure military helpline number.
Julian raised an eyebrow, trying to hide the growing anxiety behind his dark eyes.
Julian: Who are you calling, your local precinct friends?
Sarah held the phone up to her ear, ignoring his desperate sarcastic remark completely.
The line connected on the very first ring with a sharp electronic beep.
Officer Sarah: General, unlock the Sterling file immediately.
A deep, distorted voice came through the phone's crisp speaker loud and clear.
General: Captain Sterling, authorization code verified. How far do you want us to go?
The low tone of the voice carried absolute authority across the silent room.
Evelyn's sharp face turned instantly pale as she backed away toward the wall.
Julian stood frozen in place, his arrogant expression fading into pure panic.
Julian: What Sterling file? What are you talking about right now?
Officer Sarah: My family line holds classified government defense contracts, Julian.
She walked slowly around the hospital bed, her voice remaining icy and quiet.
Officer Sarah: Contracts that give the federal government complete access to your bank accounts.
Julian swallowed hard, clutching his fake power of attorney document tightly.
Julian: You cannot use military assets for your personal family disputes!
Officer Sarah: This isn't a dispute; this is an active federal investigation into treason.
The general's deep voice echoed through the phone speaker once again.
General: Asset freeze initiated on all Vance Enterprise domestic and foreign accounts.
Evelyn let out a small, terrified gasp, reaching out to clutch her son's arm.
Evelyn: Julian, check your phone right now! Fix this immediately!
Julian hastily pulled out his device, his fingers shaking as he unlocked the screen.
Emergency notifications from his corporate bankers were flooding his display screen rapidly.
Every single line of credit had been suspended by federal authority without warning.
Julian: You ruined our business operations in thirty seconds flat!
Officer Sarah: I told you that you had no idea what authority I hold.
The attending doctor stepped forward, looking entirely amazed by the unfolding scene.
Officer Sarah: Doctor, lock down this entire wing for unauthorized civilian visitors.
The doctor nodded quickly and tapped the wall intercom to call hospital security.
Julian glared at Sarah with pure hatred burning behind his pale face.
Julian: This isn't over, Sarah! My legal team will destroy you!
Officer Sarah: Your legal team has already been detained for questioning, Julian.
The heavy quiet of absolute defeat washed over the two greedy corporate heirs.