Chapter 5 - The Master of the House
Detective Harrison tapped his radio frantically, realizing his squad had lost all communication with dispatch.
"What did you do, Howerin?" Harrison demanded, his hand shaking slightly as he pointed his sidearm at August.
"I didn't do anything, Captain," August replied calmly, taking two slow steps forward despite his limp. "The State Attorney General is currently sitting in my private parlor upstairs, reviewing the bank accounts you opened under your wife's name in the Bahamas."
A tall, distinguished woman stepped down from the balcony stairs, flanked by federal agents carrying heavy evidence briefcases. State Attorney General Evelyn Vance—Marcus’s estranged sister—looked at her brother with cold disappointment.
"It's over, Marcus," Evelyn stated firmly. "We tracked the offshore accounts two hours ago. You used stolen medical foundation funds to purchase luxury properties in Miami."
Marcus backed away toward the side exit, his face pale with desperation. "Evelyn! You can't side with this monster over your own blood! He's a burned criminal!"
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Evelyn looked at August, then at little Poppy standing on the stairs. "This 'criminal' just authorized a full bone marrow donor search for a maid's daughter. You left her to die."
👉 Read PART 6 to see how Marcus made a desperate attempt to kidnap Poppy!
