Chapter 5 - The Local Police Arrive At The Front Door
Before Daniel could open the next encrypted file, a loud and persistent banging echoed from the front porch entrance.
The sharp wail of a police siren cut through the quiet neighborhood streets, followed by heavy boots stepping onto the porch.
“Open up! County Sheriff's Department!” a deep, authoritative voice commanded from the other side of the heavy wooden door.
Daniel unlocked the deadbolt immediately, pulling the door open to find Deputy Miller standing on the welcome mat.
Victoria stood beside the deputy, pointing directly at Daniel with a dramatic, tearful expression plastered across her face.
“That man locked me out of my own home and threatened me on the lawn, Deputy!” Victoria cried, faking absolute distress.
Deputy Miller rested his hand on his holster, stepping past Daniel into the grand entryway with a stern expression.
“Mr. Sterling, I’m going to need you to step back and explain what’s going on here today,” the officer instructed firmly.
Daniel remained calm, gesturing toward the open study doors behind him without raising his voice a single octave.
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“I was just reviewing home security and personal property footage, Deputy... and I think you’ll want to see this,” Daniel said steadily.
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