The distant thumping sound turned into a deafening roar within seconds.
Massive helicopter blades sliced through the night sky directly over the building roof.
Blinding searchlight beams blasted through the high glass windows of the ballroom.
The crystal chandeliers swayed wildly as powerful wind shook the entire structure.
Guests screamed in terror and covered their ears from the thunderous noise.
Julian: Everyone get down on the floor right now!
Victoria stumbled backward and fell onto her knees near the stage stairs.
Her face was covered in tears as dust fell down from ceiling.
Victoria: Make it stop, Julian! Please make it all stop!
Julian pulled a small leather belt from his coat to defend himself.
He dropped it instantly when three more red dots covered his chest.
The laser sights locked onto his heart with absolute lethal precision now.
Chloe: Do not move, Julian, or the decision will be made.
Julian dropped to his hands and knees on the cold white marble.
He looked up at Chloe with pure dread filling his bloodshot eyes.
Julian: I will give you back all the stolen shares tomorrow morning!
Chloe: Tomorrow morning is far too late for you and your friends.
The heavy double doors of the grand ballroom suddenly burst inward violently.
Tactical breach charges exploded with a loud bang and thick white smoke.
Full SWAT team officers dressed in heavy black armor rushed into room.
Their assault rifles were raised as they swept through the panicking crowd.
SWAT Leader: Federal agents! Stay down on the ground! Nobody move!
Guests threw themselves face down onto the floor, trembling in total fear.
Julian pressed his face against the polished marble, sobbing in deep agony.
Victoria curled into a tight ball, completely overwhelmed by hysterical terror.
Victoria: We didn't do anything wrong! It was all Julian's idea!
Julian: Shut your mouth, Victoria! Don't say another single word!
The SWAT officers surrounded Julian and pinned his arms behind his back.
Steel handcuffs clicked tightly around his wrists with a cold finality.
Chloe walked calmly past the kneeling guards toward the wide main entrance.
She kept her head held high as the tactical squad formed lines.
Chloe: Justice has finally arrived for everything you took from us.