Chapter 12 - The Handcuffs
Chief Miller turned around slowly, signaling to the three detectives behind him.
"Victoria Vance," Chief Miller announced, pulling a set of heavy steel handcuffs from his belt. "You are under arrest for the first-degree murder of Evelyn Vance, the fatal poisoning of Arthur Vance, and grand embezzlement from Vance Enterprises."
"No! Get away from me!" Victoria screamed, backing up against the grand piano. "I am the director of Vance Enterprises! You can't touch me! Senator, tell them!"
Senator Vance turned his back on her completely, stepping away into the crowd.
The detectives moved swiftly, grabbing Victoria’s arms and pinning her against the mahogany piano. The sharp, metallic click of the handcuffs locking around her wrists echoed through the silent ballroom.
"Julian! You little bastard!" Victoria spat, her elegant demeanor completely shattered as her diamond necklace tangled in her unraveled hair. "You knew all along! You pretended to be obedient!"
Julian walked over to her slowly, holding little Leo’s hand tight in his own.
"I didn't know," Julian whispered, his voice dripping with icy contempt. "Evelyn protected me and Leo until the day she died. And my son was brave enough to keep her promise."
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Leo looked up at Victoria, his dark eyes unblinking. "Mommy said bad people always get caught under the light."
👉 What final blow will destroy Victoria's legal defense before she even reaches the station?
