Chapter 5 - THE SIRENS IN THE NIGHT
Outside the massive wrought-iron gates of the estate, the piercing wail of red-and-blue police cruisers shattered the suburban tranquility.
The flashing emergency lights cast frantic crimson and azure patterns across the grand black-and-white checkered floor of the foyer.
Heavy boots stomped loudly against the exterior stone steps before the heavy oak double doors were shoved violently inward by armed officers.
"Police! Stay right where you are and keep your hands where we can see them!" Officer Miller shouted, his hand resting firmly on his holstered service weapon.
Ethan raised his left hand while keeping his right arm securely wrapped around Clara’s trembling shoulders.
"Upstairs! On the second-floor balcony! The woman standing there just tried to murder my wife!" Ethan yelled across the expansive foyer.
Officer Miller’s gaze snapped upward, instantly assessing the architectural layout and locking onto Eleanor Sterling standing by the banister.
Two backup officers rushed past Ethan and Clara, their boots clattering rapidly up the grand curved staircase toward the landing.
May you like
Eleanor stood her ground, lifting her chin with an arrogant display of entrenched privilege as the officers approached her.
"Do you have any idea who I am? I am a founding board member of this city's hospital syndicate," Eleanor stated with chilling arrogance.
