Chapter 13 - The Roof Confrontation
The thunderous chop of helicopter blades cut through the night air atop the thirty-story harbor penthouse tower.
Arthur Vance stood on the concrete helipad in his dark wool coat, clutching a leather briefcase containing millions in bearer bonds. His private pilot signaled for him to board as the rotors spun at full speed.
BOOM!
The heavy rooftop access door was kicked open.
Detective Ramirez and three armed federal agents rushed onto the helipad with their weapons raised, red laser sights locking onto Arthur's chest.
"Arthur Vance!" Ramirez bellowed over the deafening rotor noise. "Step away from the aircraft! Put your hands up!"
Arthur froze, turning his scarred face toward the officers. A cold, arrogant sneer spread across his lips as he held up a small remote detonator in his hand.
"One step closer, Detective, and I erase every server containing my financial records—along with the evidence that exonerates Daniel Mercer!" Arthur shouted maliciously over the wind.
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Behind the agents, Daniel stepped onto the roof, his dark hair whipping in the wind as he stared directly into the eyes of the man who had terrorized his child.
👉 What secret weapon does Daniel possess that renders Arthur's blackmail completely useless?
