Chapter 6 - Federal Investigators Arrive At The Grand Dining Hall
Before Ethan could reach the front steps to stop her, the sound of blaring sirens echoed loudly up the private estate driveway.
Three unmarked federal enforcement vehicles pulled to a screeching halt beside the fountain, emergency lights flashing brilliantly.
Heavy doors opened simultaneously, and four armed federal agents in tactical windbreakers strode purposefully toward the mansion.
Special Agent Vance flashed his gold shield under the porch lights, pushing open the grand oak doors without an invitation.
“Federal marshals! Nobody moves from this room,” Agent Vance announced with absolute authority that silenced the entire hall.
Evelyn attempted to retreat toward the rear service corridor, but two tactical officers stepped forward to block her exit completely.
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“Mrs. Evelyn Blackwood, you are being detained for federal wire fraud, embezzlement, and corporate espionage,” the agent declared.
Ethan froze in horror as steel handcuffs were snapped onto his mother’s wrists with a harsh, metallic click that echoed off the walls.
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