Chapter 11 - Derek Confronts Clara Outside Her New Refuge
Word of Clara’s whereabouts finally leaked through a disgruntled former employee who spotted her entering the brownstone.
Friday morning, a breathless and unkempt Derek leaped out of a yellow cab right in front of the Greenwich Village residence.
He ran up the stone steps, pounding his fists against the heavy oak door with wild, desperate energy.
“Clara! Open this door right now! You can’t hide behind iron gates forever!” Derek screamed into the quiet street.
Inside the study, Clara paused her reading and looked toward the foyer with calm, unbothered detachment.
Arthur Sterling stepped toward the window, peering down at the frantic man making a public spectacle outside.
“Shall I call the local precinct to have him removed for trespassing and harassment?” Arthur asked calmly.
“Let him scream for a few more minutes so the neighbors can witness his true character,” Clara replied without standing up.
Before Arthur could answer, two unmarked federal law enforcement vehicles screeched to a halt behind Derek’s cab.
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Four marshals stepped out onto the sidewalk, surrounding Derek before he could pound on the door again.
“Derek Harrington, you are under federal subpoena for corporate wire fraud and asset concealment,” the lead marshal announced.
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