Chapter 9 - The Interrogation At The Gate
Down at the security checkpoint by the massive iron gates of the estate, two federal marshals intercepted Mrs. Higgins’s departing taxi.
The red and blue lights of an unmarked federal SUV flashed against the falling snow, illuminating the older woman’s panicked expression.
“Step out of the vehicle, Mrs. Higgins,” Officer Miller commanded, opening the taxi door with his hand resting on his service holster.
“You are being detained under suspicion of federal wire fraud, child endangerment, and conspiracy against the Vance estate.”
“You can’t do this!” Mrs. Higgins shrieked, clutching her designer handbag as she was pulled out onto the snowy gravel road.
“I work for the executive syndicate! When Chairman Sterling hears about this, every single one of you will lose your licenses!”
Officer Miller didn't even flinch at the name, slapping cold steel handcuffs around her wrists with practiced efficiency.
“Chairman Sterling’s assets were frozen by a federal judge thirty minutes ago,” Officer Miller replied flatly.
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“You’re going to a federal holding facility in Helena, Mrs. Higgins, and you’re going to tell us who ordered you to abuse that child.”
Back at the lodge, Thomas watched the security camera feed on his desktop monitor, his jaw clenching with lethal intensity.
