Chapter 7 - The Maid Explains Her Discovery To Lead Investigators
Back at the federal field office conference room, Chloe sat comfortably with a warm cup of black coffee provided by agents.
Agent Miller entered the room carrying a leather-bound file folder, sitting down opposite her with an expression of deep respect.
“The cyber unit decrypted the chip within minutes, Chloe. Your quick thinking just saved federal investigators a year of work,” he said.
“I was only doing my job, Agent Miller. But I couldn't ignore something that felt so dangerously out of place,” Chloe replied.
“That gold velvet pillow was custom-stitched with a hidden compartment designed by professional intelligence operatives,” Miller revealed.
“Do you think Richard was working with foreign syndicates or domestic white-collar criminals?” Chloe asked with keen intuition.
“A terrifying combination of both. They were siphoning defense contract funds through dummy shell accounts in Zurich,” Miller explained.
Chloe’s eyes widened slightly as she processed the massive scale of the criminal conspiracy she had accidentally uncovered.
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“You are going to be placed under federal witness protection until the federal grand jury indictments are finalized,” Miller stated.
“I understand. Whatever it takes to ensure these criminals never hurt anyone again,” Chloe agreed with unwavering resolve.
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