Chapter 24 - THE COMMUNITY SHIELD
Rosa and Marco walked down the street holding digital video cameras, recording every single interaction on the front porch.
"We are broadcasting this inspection live to the Cook County Community Watch network," Marco announced loudly to the deputies.
Brenda’s confident demeanor instantly faltered as she realized dozens of local citizens were documenting her actions.
"This inspection is standard procedure!" Brenda snapped, trying to push past Lily toward the front door.
Detective Quinn stepped off the porch of her own house down the block, wearing her official police shield pinned to her leather jacket.
"Step back, Brenda," Quinn ordered, her voice carrying total authority. "You are executing a warrant outside your designated district."
"I am acting under the authority of the Montigue Family Trust!" Brenda blurted out, realizing too late that she had exposed her true employer.
Lily took a step forward, looking directly into Brenda’s panicked eyes with cold, unwavering certainty.
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"Thank you for confirming who paid you to intimidate a three-year-old child," Lily said softly, as Marco captured the admission on camera.
Brenda turned crimson with embarrassment, turning around and retreating quickly to her sedan as the neighborhood cheered.
