Chapter 16 - Local Law Enforcement Finally Breaches The Estate Gates
A loud series of heavy thuds echoed from the upper levels of the estate as reinforced battering rams struck doors.
Then, the booming voice of Detective Vance echoed through the intercom system from the main foyer.
“Chicago Police Department! Drop your weapons and identify yourselves immediately!” Vance shouted over a megaphone.
Daniel walked out into the stone hallway, raising his empty hands as tactical officers swarmed down the staircase.
“Detective Vance! Down here in the subterranean bunker!” Daniel called out clearly, lowering his guard.
The tactical team flooded the lower level in seconds, securing Julian’s unconscious body in heavy steel handcuffs.
Detective Vance stepped into the bunker, taking in the shattered glass, server racks, and terrified expressions.
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“Are you and the children alright, Daniel? We received an automated duress signal routed through an offshore relay,” Vance asked.
“We’re alive, detective... and the man behind the entire corporate sabotage conspiracy is right here,” Daniel said firmly.
