Chapter 6
Two hours later, the private security detail stationed at the front gates of the estate swung open the wrought-iron barriers for local police cruisers.
Two unmarked police vehicles and a state trooper car pulled up the grand horseshoe driveway, coming to a halt near the main entrance.
Senior Detective Vance stepped out of the lead cruiser, adjusting his badge as he walked briskly up the polished stone steps.
Julian met him in the expansive marble foyer, standing beside a small accent table where a framed American flag stood tall and proud.
"Mr. Sterling, we received your legal counsel's emergency affidavit and digital surveillance packet regarding the assault," Detective Vance greeted.
"The security archive from the bedroom camera is on this encrypted drive; the suspect is currently restricted to the east wing," Julian stated.
"We'll take custody of her immediately; workplace assault and severe harassment charges carry mandatory minimum prison sentences," the detective noted.
Two uniformed officers strode down the hallway toward the master suite, returning shortly with a thoroughly disgraced and furious Vanessa.
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Her emerald green silk gown was stained at the hem, her blonde updo was coming undone, and her arrogant facade had completely evaporated.
"Julian! You cannot let these men arrest me! I am your fiancée! This is a private domestic matter!" Vanessa screamed hysterically as they passed.
