Chapter 10 - The Glass Balcony Holds a Terrifying Hidden Surveillance Device
While forensic accountants reviewed the financial files, tactical agents swept the second-floor master suite and glass balcony.
Agent Miller walked down the grand staircase carrying a small, sophisticated pinhole camera encased in decorative molding.
“Mr. Vance, we found this active audio-visual transmitter hidden directly above your bed and dressing table,” Miller reported.
Ethan’s blood ran cold as he stared at the tiny lens used to spy on his private family life for months.
“Julian installed that camera during our home renovation last spring when he had access to the master blueprints,” Ethan realized aloud.
Clara shuddered, pulling her cashmere shawl tighter around her shoulders as the full invasion of privacy sank in.
“That constitutes federal wiretapping, corporate espionage, and intentional infliction of emotional distress,” Agent Vance added.
Julian lowered his head, knowing every single charge carried a mandatory federal prison sentence without parole.
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The evidence vault was overflowing, and there was no legal loophole left for his high-priced defense attorneys to exploit.
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