Chapter 2
Veronica backed toward the front door, her gold heels clicking sharply against the polished concrete floor.
"You'll regret this, Maya!" Veronica spat out, her shock twisting back into desperate, ugly anger.
"That hard drive contains private files that belong to the Vance Corporation!"
Maya did not flinch, taking one slow step forward with absolute, icy composure.
"That hard drive contains evidence of your illegal corporate spying," Maya corrected her sharply.
"And as of three minutes ago, the local police department has already received a copy."
Outside the suburban home, the sudden wail of police sirens echoed through the quiet neighborhood streets.
Red and blue emergency lights flashed through the living room blinds, illuminating the framed US flag on the shelf.
Veronica froze in the foyer, her hand hovering over the chrome door handle as panic consumed her completely.
"You called the cops on me?!" Veronica gasped, turning around with wide, terrified eyes.
"I called the authorities on a criminal who broke into my home and threatened my life," Maya declared.
Two heavy thuds sounded on the front door, followed by a loud, authoritative voice shouting from the porch.
"Police Department! Open the door immediately!" the officer bellowed through the wood.
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Maya walked past Veronica without looking at her and pulled the front door wide open.
Two uniformed officers stepped into the foyer, their hands resting near their utility belts.
