Chapter 3 - THE ARREST IN SILK
Within seven minutes, the blue and red lights of three NYPD police cruisers illuminated the iron gates of Sterling Manor.
Two seasoned officers stepped into the luxury foyer, their heavy boots clacking against the checkered marble floor.
"Mr. Sterling, we received your emergency report regarding a violent assault inside the residence," Detective Vance stated firmly.
Carter stood up slowly, his navy blue tuxedo fitting impeccably over his broad shoulders as he pointed to the ceiling camera.
"The entire incident was recorded on high-definition security footage," Carter explained, his voice dangerously calm. "Mrs. Vance physically assaulted my wife while she was defenseless on the floor."
Victoria backed away toward the grand staircase, her long red hair disheveled as she clutched her burgundy silk gown.
"You can't arrest me! Do you know who my father is?!" Victoria screamed as the female officer grabbed her arm.
Metallic handcuffs snapped shut around Victoria's manicured wrists, pinning her hands behind her back.
Paramedics carefully loaded Lily onto a stretcher, rolling her out toward the waiting ambulance with Carter right by her side.
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Victoria was escorted down the front steps in shame, her picture captured by two tabloid photographers lurking near the gates.
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