Chapter 13 - Local Authorities Arrive With Surprising Federal Warrants
The peaceful atmosphere of the art barn was suddenly shattered by the screech of tires outside in the gravel parking lot.
Two local police cruisers and an unmarked federal sedan roared to a halt, kicking up clouds of dust.
Armed officers jumped out of the vehicles, rushing up the wooden ramp with badges raised high.
Julian stood up instinctively, stepping in front of Elena and Maisie to shield them from the sudden intrusion.
“Julian Vance? And Elena Rossi?” the lead federal marshal called out, stepping into the barn doorway.
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“Yes, I’m Julian Vance; what is the meaning of this?” Julian demanded, his protective instincts flaring up.
“We have an active federal warrant for the arrest of Celeste Vance on charges of corporate fraud, extortion, and child abuse,” the officer stated.
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