Chapter 7 - The Husband Demands Immediate Answers From The Estate Staff
The Husband reached for his encrypted satellite phone, dialing the direct security extension for the outer perimeter gates.
“Lock all compound exits immediately and detain Arthur Sterling by the service entrance until federal marshals arrive,” he ordered.
“Right away, Mr. Vance! Security team moving into position now,” the head of the detail confirmed over the radio speaker.
On the surveillance monitor, security guards flooded the back courtyard, surrounding Arthur Sterling before he could jump back into his car.
Arthur raised his hands defensively in the air as three tactical officers pressed him against the hood of the sedan.
Elena watched her final lifeline get hauled away in handcuffs, sliding slowly down the wall until she sat on the cold floor.
“It's over, Elena... your little criminal empire just collapsed in less than half an hour,” the Husband said without pity.
The room remained dead silent except for the low hum of the massive server towers cooling the high-tech monitoring equipment.
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Maria stood quietly by the doorway, watching the dramatic downfall of the woman who had terrorized the household staff for years.
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