Vanya POVI was reviewing the final designs for our New York Fashion Week presentation when the front doors of Goddess Jewelry burst open with a crash that made every employee in the building freeze. Six federal agents in dark suits flooded into my main office, their badges gleaming under the fluorescent lights."Vanya Reed, you're under investigation for money laundering and financial fraud," the lead agent announced, holding up an official-looking document. "We have a warrant to search these premises and seize all financial records."My coffee cup slipped from my hands and shattered on the marble floor, sending hot liquid splashing across my designer shoes. This couldn't be happening. Not now, when everything was finally perfect."There must be some mistake," I said, my voice sounding strange and distant even to my own ears. "I haven't done anything illegal.""Ma'am, please step away from your computer and allow us to secure all electronic devices," another agent said, already movin
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