Chapter 7 - The Arrest at the Estate
"Your excuses mean nothing to me, Valentina," Lorenzo said with absolute finality.
He motioned to his guards. "Take her to the basement holding wing. Contact the federal district attorney and hand over every piece of footage, the poisoned bottle, and this forged contract."
"No! Lorenzo! You can't send me to prison!" Valentina screamed as the guards dragged her backward down the golden corridor, her heels scraping helplessly against the marble. "My father will destroy you for this!"
"Your father is already being arrested as we speak," Lorenzo replied calmly, looking at his phone as a confirmation text flashed across the screen. "My men raided his office ten minutes ago."
Valentina’s desperate shrieks echoed down the long hallway until the heavy iron doors at the end of the corridor slammed shut with a deafening thud.
The hallway fell quiet, leaving only the sound of rain tapping against the tall arched windows.
Sophia stood near the shattered glass, her body still shivering under Lorenzo’s heavy dark jacket. She lowered her head respectfully, turning to retreat toward the servants' quarters.
"I will clean up the glass and the roses right away, Mr. Moretti," Sophia whispered quietly, her hands trembling.
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"Stop, Sophia," Lorenzo commanded gently, stepping in front of her to block her path.
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