Chapter 6 - Arresting The Wicked Stepmother Today
The second officer stared at the computer monitor for ten seconds before playing the high-definition footage aloud for everyone.
The audio and video filled the grand foyer with the undeniable proof of Elena deliberately releasing the baby over the edge.
The officers exchanged grim, professional glances before turning their collective attention back to the crying woman on the floor.
“Elena Vance, you are under arrest for attempted homicide and child endangerment,” the lead officer declared strictly.
Heavy steel handcuffs snapped around Elena’s wrists with a harsh, metallic click that echoed through the luxurious open space.
“No! You can’t do this to me! My father is a federal judge! You’ll all lose your badges!” Elena shrieked, thrashing wildly.
The officers ignored her frantic threats, hoisting her up by her arms and hauling her toward the open front double doors.
Her expensive copper-brown silk dress dragged across the marble floor as she was dragged out into the flashing red lights.
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Milo watched her departure without a single twitch of emotion, feeling only the profound relief of a father who won the war.
The heavy oak doors slammed shut behind the police escort, sealing away the nightmare that had nearly cost him his daughter's life.
