Chapter 7 - The Handcuffs Fall
The heavy brass doors of the grand hall swung open once more.
Four federal agents accompanied by two state prosecutors marched down the center marble aisle, their eyes locked fixedly on Charles Mercer.
"Charles Mercer," the lead federal agent announced, producing an arrest warrant signed by a federal judge. "You are under arrest for first-degree murder, corporate fraud, destruction of evidence, and illegal asset seizure."
Charles stumbled backward, knocking over a crystal champagne tower that crashed loudly onto the marble floor, shattering into thousands of glittering pieces.
"Get away from me!" Charles shrieked, backing against the large American flag hanging on the wall. "Daniel! Amanda! Tell them to stop! I'm your father!"
Daniel turned his back on Charles, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Evelyn and Amanda.
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"You're not our father," Daniel said quietly. "You're just a criminal who got caught."
👉 What final desperate move did Charles attempt before the agents slapped the iron cuffs on his wrists?
