Chapter 4 - Elena Is Pulled Back From The Edge Of Destruction
Outside on the freezing balcony ledge, Elena felt her fingers slipping completely from the damp glass barrier.
Before she could plunge into the abyss below, two heavy, tattooed hands reached down and hauled her over the railing.
Elena collapsed onto the marble floor, gasping for air as she looked up into the stern, familiar face of Agent Ross.
Behind the federal agent stood four heavily armed operatives wearing tactical gear bearing the insignia of the U.S. Treasury.
“You’re safe now, Elena,” Agent Ross said warmly, helping the loyal maid stand up away from the dangerous open edge.
Victoria spun around, her high-society composure entirely shattered as she realized the penthouse was completely surrounded.
“Federal Marshals! Nobody move an inch!” Agent Ross commanded, drawing his sidearm and pointing it directly at Daniel.
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Daniel raised his hands slowly in the air, his eyes darting toward the elevators in a desperate, futile search for an escape route.
“You’re both under arrest for conspiracy to commit murder, wire fraud, and international corporate embezzlement,” Ross announced sternly.
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