Chapter 4 - Police Officers Arrive To Secure The Estate
Two uniformed police officers quickly sealed the mahogany library doors, placing yellow crime scene tape across the oak panels.
“Nobody enters or leaves the East Wing until our forensic team finishes collecting all latent fingerprints,” Detective Miller ordered firmly.
Arthur stood up slowly with the paramedic’s help, sinking into his leather executive armchair behind the large desk.
“Who had access to this room today besides myself and my daughter?” Arthur demanded, his voice hardening with fury.
“Only your executive assistant, Marcus, and your wife, Victoria, were cleared to enter the private library,” the head guard replied.
Detective Miller pulled out a small leather notebook, clicking his silver pen ready to record every single detail.
“Let’s start with your wife, Mr. Vance; where is Mrs. Vance at this exact moment?” the detective asked sharply.
Arthur frowned, realizing he hadn't seen Victoria anywhere in the mansion since the medical emergency began.
“She was supposed to be in the master suite dressing for the charity gala downtown,” Arthur muttered, his suspicion rising.
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“Let’s check the security cameras before we jump to conclusions,” Detective Miller suggested, walking toward the desktop monitor.
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