Chapter 8 - Federal Law Enforcement Enters The Newport Mansion Grounds
Before Victoria could fabricate another excuse, the sound of heavy sirens echoed loudly from the private gravel driveway outside.
Red and blue emergency lights flashed through the tall arched windows, casting dancing shadows across the drawing room walls.
Marcus unlocked the front foyer door just enough to admit three federal agents in tactical windbreakers and local police officers.
Special Agent Vance stepped into the grand foyer, flashing his gold shield as he approached Arthur with a focused stride.
“Mr. Sterling? We received an automated distress signal linked to your estate’s federal corporate compliance server,” Vance said.
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Arthur nodded grimly, shaking the agent’s hand before pointing toward the concealed floor hatch near the base of the stairs.
“Agent Vance, you arrived just in time. We have two survivors locked in an unauthorized basement vault beneath this foyer.”
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