Nora fell backward onto the hard floor, screaming in pure terror as the heavy door slammed against the wall. Four stern police officers marched into the private hospital room, followed by two government agents carrying thick legal folders.

"Nora Sterling," the lead police officer announced in a loud, booming voice. "You are under arrest for tax evasion, bank fraud, and hiding illegal money."

"No! I am sick! My heart is weak!" Nora shrieked from the floor, clutching her chest and trying to cry. "Look at me! I am a dying woman!"

A female officer stepped forward, pulling a pair of cold steel handcuffs from her belt. "Your private hospital monitors...