Chapter 11 - Federal Investigators Arrive At The Exclusive Country Club
Before Evelyn could storm back up the stairs, heavy footsteps echoed through the front double doors. Three federal investigators and two local police detectives marched into the sprawling marble foyer.
Detective Miller flashed his official badge directly in Evelyn’s face without breaking his stride. “Evelyn Sterling, you are being served with an emergency federal restraining order and criminal summons,” Miller stated.
Evelyn staggered backward, her arrogant facade cracking instantly as real terror gripped her chest. “This is a ridiculous mistake! My husband is lying; you have no right to harass me!” she protested loudly.
Detective Miller motioned toward his colleagues, who stepped forward with official paperwork in hand. “We have high-definition video evidence of child endangerment, physical abuse, and reckless endangerment,” the detective replied.
Evelyn looked wildly around the foyer, expecting John to step in and rescue her from the humiliation. John stood leaning against his office doorframe, watching her downfall with cold, unblinking indifference.
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“Take her to the county precinct for formal processing and booking,” Detective Miller instructed the officers. Two female deputies stepped forward, taking Evelyn firmly by her silk-robed arms to cuff her wrists.
She screamed curses and empty threats as she was hauled away toward the front exit doors.
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