Chapter 5 - Local Police Arrive At The Luxurious Aspen Estate
The heavy front doors swung wide open, admitting two uniformed sheriff’s deputies stamping snow off their heavy combat boots.
Sheriff Miller led the team inside, his hand resting calmly on his holster as he assessed the tense atmosphere in the grand foyer.
“We received an urgent 911 dispatch reporting child endangerment and unlawful confinement at this residence,” Sheriff Miller announced.
Leo stepped forward, holding the crying little girl securely against his chest while pointing toward the open cellar door.
“My daughter was locked in that freezing vault by my wife, Victoria, who is currently trying to flee the property,” Leo stated firmly.
One of the deputies hurried toward the front exit, intercepting Victoria just as she attempted to slip past the open doorway.
“Step back inside the house, ma'am; you’re not going anywhere until we sort this out,” the deputy instructed, guiding her firmly.
Victoria stumbled back into the hallway, her face flushed with anger and sheer desperation as she glared at Leo.
“You have no proof of anything! This is a malicious domestic dispute orchestrated by a bitter husband!” Victoria shrieked defensively.
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Sheriff Miller looked from Victoria to the steel lockbox sitting on the mahogany table with an analytical gaze.
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