Chapter 11 - THE IMPOSTER'S DEFIANCE
Elena was hoisted to her feet by the two burly deputies, her emerald green dress stained with dust from the floor.
"You can't arrest me! I have diplomatic immunity through Vance Global Industries!" Elena shrieked hysterically.
"Diplomatic immunity doesn't cover kidnapping and identity fraud in the state of Illinois, ma'am," Higgins replied coldly.
As they dragged her toward the cruiser, Elena glared at Mark with a terrifying, unblinking intensity.
"Julian will destroy you before the sun comes up tomorrow, Mark! You've started a war you can't win!" she screamed.
The cruiser doors slammed shut, drowning out her threats as the vehicle backed down the driveway into the night.
Mark walked back inside, letting out a long, exhausted breath as he rubbed his tired eyes.
Sarah was resting peacefully on the living room sofa, surrounded by her three children who refused to leave her side.
"The first phase is complete," Mark announced softly, walking over to check on his recovering wife.
"What about Julian?" Sarah asked, her voice laced with lingering fear for her family's safety.
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"Julian is next," Mark answered with absolute, unyielding determination in his dark eyes.
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