Chapter 17 - Federal Authorities Step In To Arrest Conrad And Miriam
Chief Marcus stepped out from behind the armored SUV accompanied by four armed federal marshals in tactical gear.
“Miriam Miller, you are under arrest for conspiracy to commit kidnapping, extortion, and interstate terrorism,” Marcus declared.
Two marshals stepped forward, placing steel handcuffs securely around Miriam’s wrists as she screamed in protest.
“You can’t arrest me! My family built this town!” she shrieked, kicking her heels against the gravel.
“Your family lost this town a hundred years ago, Miriam, and today your reign of terror officially ends,” Domenico said quietly.
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They escorted her toward the back of the patrol cruiser, closing the heavy steel door with a resounding thud.
The generational war was finally over, settled not by violence, but by the unyielding rule of federal law.
