Chapter 6 - The Stolen Safe Key
Kieran’s expression transformed from desperate pleading to pure, unhinged malice. He realized that if those documents reached the police before midnight, his life as a billionaire executive was over.
"Give me the drive," Kieran demanded, stepping directly into Tess's path and blocking the exit of the restaurant.
"Move out of our way, Kieran," Tess said, keeping Dany safely behind her back.
"I said give me the drive!" Kieran roared, lunging forward to snatch the USB stick from Dany's small hand.
Before his fingers could touch the boy, two tall men in dark suits stepped out from the adjacent booth, grabbing Kieran by both arms and slamming him face-first onto the white linen table.
Wine glasses shattered, and cutlery clattered across the floor as the entire restaurant stood up in shock.
"Kieran Morland," one of the men said, pulling a silver badge from his coat. "State Police. You are under investigation for grand larceny, corporate embezzlement, and tax evasion."
Kieran struggled against the heavy grip of the detectives, his face pressed against the stained tablecloth. "You can't arrest me! My wife is fabricating evidence!"
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"We didn't come here because of your wife, Mr. Morland," the detective replied calmly. "We came because your eight-year-old son turned in your safe key three hours ago."
👉 What had Dany found inside his father's hidden office safe?
