Chapter 5 - Child Protective Services Initiates An Immediate Formal Investigation
“You bought all this specialized food and locked it away from your own grandchild?” Officer Miller asked Diane coldly.
“That food is expensive, and she didn't deserve to waste it after throwing her bowl yesterday!” Diane yelled defensively.
Officer Miller pulled out his department notepad, jotting down names, dates, and explicit details of the domestic neglect.
“I’m filing an immediate priority referral with the Cook County Department of Child and Family Services,” the officer declared.
Ryan’s face drained of all color as he realized the catastrophic legal consequences crashing down upon his career.
“You can’t involve CPS over a minor family disagreement, officer; I’m a senior corporate executive in this city!” Ryan pleaded.
“Your social status doesn't exempt you from federal and state child protection laws, Mr. Sterling,” the officer replied sternly.
A second police cruiser pulled up into the driveway, its red and blue lights flashing against the suburban windows.
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The responding sergeant stepped inside, conferring quietly with Officer Miller regarding the emergency mandatory reporting protocols.
The net was closing tightly around the entire Sterling family, leaving them zero room for corporate escape routes.
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