Chapter 19 - The Standoff In The Old North Church Nave
Marcus stood up slowly, leaning on his silver walking stick as two armed guards stepped out from the shadows of the organ loft above.
"Vanessa was overly aggressive and crude in her methods," Marcus admitted candidly, taking two steps toward the central altar steps.
"She was supposed to gently incapacitate the child until the court declared you unfit, allowing me to step in as legal trustee," he added.
"You're a monster, Marcus. You used a six-year-old child as a pawn in a corporate patent war!" Mark spat out, drawing his phone.
"I am a businessman who built a multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical empire from nothing, Mark!" Marcus countered, his eyes flashing red.
"Press one button on that phone, Mark, and my team in Zurich will initiate a hostile takeover of your private investment firm," Marcus threatened.
Suddenly, the heavy double doors of the church were kicked open, filling the quiet sanctuary with the loud wail of federal sirens.
Detective Miller and ten armed FBI agents flooded down the center aisle, their weapons trained directly on Marcus and his two guards.
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"Marcus Vance! You are under federal arrest for corporate espionage, child endangerment, and attempted extortion!" Miller shouted.
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