Chapter 11 - CHLOE'S CORNERED PLAY
Rain poured over the pavement of Upper East Side as Chloe stepped out of an elite luxury boutique, carrying three shopping bags.
A black SUV pulled up sharply beside the curb, its tinted windows rolling down to reveal Detective Marcus Vance in the driver's seat.
"Chloe Vance, or should I say, Chloe Miller?" Marcus said smoothly, holding up an active warrant for grand larceny.
Chloe’s eyes widened in sudden terror as two female police officers stepped out from the rear doors of the SUV.
"What is this about?" Chloe shrieked, backing away toward the store entrance. "I haven't done anything illegal!"
"You used stolen corporate funds from Carter’s offshore accounts to purchase millions in jewelry," the officer stated while clicking handcuffs around her wrists.
The newborn baby was gently taken by a certified social worker waiting inside the secondary vehicle.
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"Wait! Call Julian Thorne!" Chloe screamed hysterically as she was guided into the back seat of the police cruiser.
"Mr. Thorne was arrested at JFK Airport an hour ago trying to board a flight to Dubai," Marcus informed her before shutting the door.
