Chapter 8 - Trapped in the High-Rise
The two private investigators stepped fully into the executive office, flanked by two uniformed Chicago police officers.
"Dante Vance and Sofia Chen," the senior investigator announced, his voice booming in the quiet room. "We are executing a court-ordered search warrant for all corporate servers, physical ledgers, and personal devices in this office."
Sofia gasped, clutching her green satin blouse. "You can't touch my personal phone! I'm an employee!"
"Miss Chen, you are named as a co-conspirator in an active federal wire fraud and embezzlement indictment," a police officer replied, pulling out a pair of handcuffs. "Please keep your hands where we can see them."
Dante dropped the papers, rushing toward the frosted glass door. "I need to talk to my wife! This is a personal family matter!"
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The second officer stepped firmly into his path, blocking the exit. "Mr. Vance, you are barred from contacting Lena Sterling under a temporary restraining order issued two hours ago."
👉 Read PART 9 to see Dante chase Lena into the elevator lobby!
