Chapter 4 - THE ARRIVAL OF THE NYPD
Within fifteen minutes, the flashing red and blue lights of three police cruisers painted the estate driveway in vivid colors.
Detective Vance of the NYPD Major Crimes Division strode into the grand hall, his badge shining under the chandeliers.
"Mr. Vance, we received an emergency dispatch regarding an assault inside the main gala room," the detective reported.
Ethan pointed toward the scattered pearls and the bloodstain drying on the white marble floor.
"Eleanor Montgomery physically assaulted my estate staff and threatened my daughter," Ethan stated with calm authority.
Hannah stepped forward, her hand gently resting on Chloe’s shoulder to keep the little girl calm.
"I have three angles of high-definition security footage showing Mrs. Montgomery kicking Hannah while she shielded the child," Ethan added.
Detective Vance turned to his sergeant, giving a firm nod that signaled immediate legal action.
"Go to the private lounge and place Eleanor Montgomery under arrest for felony child endangerment and assault," Vance ordered.
A collective murmur passed through the remaining gala guests as they realized no amount of elite status would save Eleanor tonight.
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Ethan watched closely as the officers walked toward the west wing, his eyes narrowing with calculated satisfaction.
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