Chapter 9 - Maya Leads Officer Vance Directly To The Wall Opening
Officer Vance noticed Maya standing near the archway, her intense gaze signaling him without a single spoken word.
“Mr. Hawthorne, your staff member here is going to escort us directly to the west wing where the transmission originated,” Vance ordered, drawing his flashlight.
Celeste’s smile vanished instantly, her dark eyes flashing with sudden, unhinged fury as she stared daggers at the young maid.
“Maya, you insolent little liar! Don't you dare listen to her, Officer; she’s suffering from severe psychological delusions!” Celeste shrieked, lunging forward.
Patrol Officer Miller stepped between Celeste and Maya, raising his hand to block her path with professional firmness.
“Step back, ma'am, and do not interfere with an active police investigation or you will be detained for obstruction,” Miller warned.
Jonathan grabbed his wife’s arm, holding her back while staring at Maya with a look of absolute betrayal and corporate coldness.
“You’ve sealed your own fate tonight, Maya; you’ll never work another day in this state once my legal team is done with you,” Jonathan threatened darkly.
“Lead the way, miss,” Officer Vance instructed, ignoring the wealthy couple’s desperate threats.
Maya turned on her heel, marching quickly down the grand hallway toward the dark, quiet corridor of the west wing with Vance right behind her.
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The remaining party guests buzzed with horrified whispers, realizing the glittering Hawthorne family facade was collapsing in real-time.
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