Chapter 6 - The Uninvited Guests
The knocking didn't stop. It was aggressive, demanding, and completely shattered the peaceful holiday atmosphere.
"I'll handle it," Brandon choked out, his voice cracking with pure, unadulterated panic. He rushed into the foyer, absolutely terrified that his mother had come back to make a scene in front of his wealthy in-laws.
He aggressively unlocked the heavy oak door and ripped it open, preparing to scream at the elderly woman.
But it wasn't Evelyn standing on the porch.
Standing in the freezing snow was Arthur, Evelyn’s ruthless, towering estate lawyer. He was holding a thick black briefcase.
And flanking the lawyer on both sides were four heavily armed county sheriff's deputies, their badges flashing under the warm porch lights.
Brandon stopped breathing. The air in his lungs violently turned to absolute ice.
"Can I help you?" Brandon whispered lethally, desperately trying to block the doorway so his in-laws couldn't see the police.
Arthur didn't negotiate. He didn't ask for permission to enter.
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With a swift, highly aggressive motion, Arthur shoved his way completely past Brandon, forcing the door wide open as the heavily armed deputies marched directly into the grand foyer, their heavy boots tracking snow across the expensive hardwood floors.
👉 What absolute, brutal legal checkmate is the lawyer about to deliver?
