Chapter 7 - Witnessing an enraged mother in law lose total control of her manufactured narrative as federal agents arrive at the estate gates unexpectedly.
Before Eleanor could recover her balance, the sharp glare of flashing blue and red lights illuminated the front living room windows.
A heavy black federal SUV pulled up the paved driveway, stopping precisely beside the grand decorative stone pillars of the entrance.
Clara gasped softly, burying her face in the baby's soft yellow outfit as heavy footsteps echoed on the front porch.
Two federal agents in crisp dark suits stood outside the glass door, holding official identification badges up to the window pane.
Ethan walked over to the front door, unlocking the deadbolt and pulling it wide open to welcome the authorities inside.
"Good evening, Mr. Montgomery; we received your digital evidence transmission regarding the trust embezzlement syndicate," the lead agent announced.
Eleanor staggered backward into the kitchen cabinets, her plum velvet dress catching on a drawer handle as she stared in horror.
"You called the FBI on your own mother? Have you completely lost your mind?" Eleanor shrieked with unbridled hysteria.
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"You stopped being a mother the day you decided to treat your family like corporate chess pieces to be manipulated," Ethan replied coldly.
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