Chapter 13 - Victor Mercer Tries To Silence The Rising Scandal
Viktor lunged sideways toward Agent Miller, trying to smash the tactical tablet against the rocky ground. Two federal marshals intercepted him instantly, tackling the elderly patriarch hard onto the dirt path.
"Get your hands off me! I built this country's infrastructure!" Viktor screamed, thrashing beneath the steel handcuffs. Agent Vance snapped the cuffs shut with professional precision, hauling him upright by his coat.
"You built an empire on kidnapping, fraud, and medical extortion, Viktor," Agent Vance stated coldly. Maren watched the man who had stolen her life get hauled away in chains toward the waiting helicopter.
Celestine sat on a nearby boulder, burying her face in her hands as the federal agents secured the area. "It's finally over, Celestine," Maren said softly, walking over to place a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"I'm so sorry I took your place, Maren," Celestine wept, her shoulders shaking violently. "You loved her when I couldn't, Celestine. That makes you more of a mother than Viktor ever deserved," Maren replied gently.
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Elodie looked up at Maren with a curious tilt of her head, still clutching her bruised little wrist. "Are we going to live in a real house now, Mommy?" the little girl asked with innocent hope.
Maren smiled through her tears, picking her daughter up into her arms and holding her close. "We're going wherever we want, baby girl. Forever."
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