Chapter 10 - The Arrest of Julian and Chloe
The heavy steel handcuffs ratcheted tight around wrists.
Julian thrashed wildly on the carpet, screaming profanities out.
"Get off me, you filthy pigs! I am Vance!"
The second officer grabbed Chloe's arms behind her back.
Steel cuffs clicked shut around her thin wrists fast.
Chloe wept hysterically, her expensive silk dress tearing messy.
"Julian, do something! They are locking me up!"
"Shut up, Chloe!" Julian roared in pure, unhinged madness.
Officers dragged both suspects down the carpeted stairs steps.
Their dress shoes scraped uselessly against the wooden floorboards.
I walked beside Margaret as paramedics wheeled her out.
They carried her on a soft pediatric medical stretcher.
We stepped out the front oak door onto porch.
Bright sunlight bathed the suburban neighborhood street plaza area.
Dozens of curious neighbors stood along sidewalk watching.
Smartphones flashed continuously as crowd filmed the arrest.
Local television news vans pulled up along the curb.
Reporters leaped out holding microphones and camera gear fast.
The headline broadcasted live across the state news networks:
"Prominent Businessman Arrested For Torture And Poisoning Mother."
Viewers across the nation watched Julian's shocking downfall live.
The wealthy socialite couple was exposed on public television.
Julian covered his face with his cuffed hands ashamed.
Chloe hung her head low, avoiding all camera lenses.
Officers shoved them into the rear police cruiser seats.
The heavy metal doors slammed shut with loud thuds.
The police cars drove away, emergency sirens blaring loudly.
Margaret looked out the ambulance window at departing cars.
A single tear of relief rolled down her cheek.
"Is the nightmare finally over, Elena?" Margaret whispered.
I took her cold hand, squeezing her fingers gently.
"The nightmare is over, Margaret," I promised softly.
"You are safe, and your trust is secured."
The ambulance doors closed, transporting her to hospital.
I stood alone on the driveway, taking deep breath.
Justice was delivered to the evil couple today.
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Or so I believed on that sunny afternoon.
📖 Chapter 11 unearths the hidden basement torture chamber found inside Julian's home during the official police search. 👇
