Chapter 12 - THE FEDERAL OVERRIDE
The heavy glass doors of the foyer pushed open again, accompanied by the distinct crunch of gravel outside.
Three black SUVs bearing FBI insignia screeched to a halt behind the municipal police cruisers.
Special Agent Sarah Miller stepped out into the night air, her badge held high and her eyes flashing with ice-cold authority.
"Captain Hayes, step away from civilian personnel immediately or face obstruction charges," Agent Miller commanded loudly.
The tactical officers looked between Captain Hayes and the federal agents, slowly lowering their assault rifles in confusion.
Hayes dropped his crumpled search warrant onto the marble floor, his hands trembling uncontrollably at his sides.
"This... this is an illegal entrapment! You have no jurisdiction here!" Hayes shouted desperately, losing his composure.
"Jurisdiction belongs wherever federal corruption intersects with municipal treason, Captain," Agent Miller replied, signaling her team forward.
Two federal agents flanked Hayes, slapping real steel handcuffs onto his wrists with a sharp, echoing metallic click.
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Elena watched the arrest unfold from the reception desk, her expression remaining as calm and dangerous as ever.
Marcus took a slow drag from his cigar, exhaling a thin ring of smoke toward the vaulted ceiling above them.
