Chapter 4
Christian turned his back on the Sterling family, striding purposefully down the red carpet toward the grand exit doors.
He caught sight of Sarah and young Leo just as they reached the outer marble porch of the country club.
"Officer Sarah, wait," Christian called out, quickening his pace without breaking his stride.
Sarah stopped abruptly, turning around with her hand instinctively resting near her empty holster.
"Mr. Vance, if you're here to apologize for your fiancé's behavior, save your breath," Sarah said, her voice guarded and tired.
"I'm not here to apologize, Sarah," Christian said softly, pulling a white handkerchief from his suit pocket.
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"I'm here to ensure the woman who assaulted you pays for every single second of this humiliation."
Leo peeked out from behind his mother's khaki sleeve, his wide brown eyes staring up at the tall man in the charcoal suit.
