Chapter 17 - THE COUNTER-STRIKE IN TRIBECA
Marcus burst through the penthouse service entrance, his charcoal grey suit jacket discarded, revealing his muscular tattooed arms.
He fired three quick shots from his sidearm, disarming the second guard before the man could raise his weapon.
Julianna gasped, backing away toward the open elevator as alarm sirens blared through the Tribeca building.
"You'll never take my children from me, Marcus!" Julianna screamed, pressing the emergency elevator close button.
Marcus lunged forward, grabbing the edge of the sliding steel doors before they could seal completely.
His muscular forearms bulged as he forced the hydraulic doors open with sheer physical strength.
"You lost your right to be their mother three years ago, Julianna!" Marcus roared, dragging her out into the foyer.
Agent Vance and four federal marshals poured out of the service stairs, securing the penthouse in seconds.
Julianna was forced onto the floor, her white trench coat stained with drywall dust as hand irons clicked around her wrists.
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Leo and Toby ran into their father's arms, hiding their faces against his muscular chest as he held them tightly.
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