Chapter 10 - The Evidence Revealed
Clara didn't kick the vial away, nor did she flinch. She calmly knelt down, picked up the sealed glass tube using a clean white linen napkin from her handbag, and stood back up, holding it high in the air for everyone—including the live news cameras recording the gala—to see clearly.
Suddenly, two tall men in dark charcoal suits stepped forward from the surrounding crowd of guests, pulling back their jackets to reveal shining federal badges and holstered weapons.
"Victoria Sterling," the lead federal agent announced in a loud, commanding voice that echoed across the silent hall, "you are under arrest for attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and corporate espionage."
Victoria let out a piercing, hysterical scream as the agent seized her wrists, snapping heavy steel handcuffs over her gold-sequined sleeves. She kicked and thrashed violently, but the agents held her with an iron grip, dragging her toward the center aisle of the ballroom.
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"Patrick, help me!" Victoria wailed, her golden hair falling wildly around her terrified face. "Tell them! Tell them you were part of this! Tell them you knew everything!"
👉 Read PART 11 to see how Patrick reacted when Victoria tried to drag him down with her!
