Chapter 8 - Law Enforcement Arrives At The Country Club
The screech of sirens shattered the evening calm of the Dallas countryside as three black-and-white squad cars raced up the circular driveway.
State troopers and federal postal inspectors stepped out of the cruisers, their polished boots crunching sharply against the gravel.
Officer Miller, leading the local detachment, walked through the open ballroom doors with his hand resting on his leather holster.
“We received an automated asset-seizure and kidnapping alert linked to this location,” Officer Miller announced, scanning the ruined reception.
James raised his hand, stepping forward to meet the veteran officer in the center of the devastated parquet floor.
“Right on time, Officer Miller,” James said, handing over the manila folder containing Ryan’s forged medical documents and bank records.
“The primary suspect was just escorted out the back by private security, but his vehicle hasn't left the parking lot yet.”
Officer Miller nodded briskly, signaling his deputies to fan out across the country club grounds and secure all perimeter exits.
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“Ryan Sterling, you are officially under arrest for wire fraud, identity theft, and unlawful confinement,” the officer declared into his radio.
Outside in the parking lot, the flashing red and blue lights illuminated Ryan sitting handcuffed in the back of a police cruiser.
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