Chapter 3 - THE FIRST RESPONDERS
Red and blue strobe lights flashed through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of the grand entrance foyer.
Four uniformed police officers and two paramedics burst through the heavy double doors, medical equipment in hand.
"She's twenty-eight weeks pregnant! She fell onto broken glass!" Marcus shouted, guiding the paramedics to Elena.
Elena winced as paramedics carefully lifted her onto a motorized stretcher, stabilizing her neck and stomach.
Officer Miller approached Chloe, who stood frozen beside the framed US flag mounted on the marble wall.
"Ma'am, step away from the victim and keep your hands visible," the officer commanded sternly.
"Do you know who I am? My father is the district attorney!" Chloe spat, her manipulative facade giving way to arrogance.
"I don't care if your father is the governor," Officer Miller replied, pulling heavy steel handcuffs from his tactical belt.
Marcus pointed directly to the ceiling monitor system panel near the entryway.
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"The high-definition feed is stored directly on an offshore server. You have the entire assault on tape," Marcus stated.
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