Chapter 5 - The Police Arrival
The grand double doors of the Regent Ballroom swung open with a heavy thud, drawing the immediate attention of every guest in the hall.
Four uniformed police officers walked down the central aisle alongside Ethan’s personal attorney, Arthur Sterling. The sharp sound of their heavy duty boots against the polished parquet floor broke through the tense silence of the room.
"Ethan Vance?" Attorney Sterling asked, stepping forward with an official legal binder under his arm.
"Over here, Arthur," Ethan replied calmly, standing firm beside the cake table. "The suspect is right in front of you."
Chloe took three frantic steps backward, her champagne-gold dress catching on the edge of a floral arrangement stand as she nearly stumbled onto the marble floor.
"Officer, this is a private family matter!" Chloe screamed, her voice reaching a hysterical pitch as her mother rushed forward from the VIP table. "You can't arrest my daughter! She’s a guest of honor here!"
"Chloe Miller," the lead police officer announced sternly, pulling out a pair of polished steel handcuffs. "You are under arrest for grand larceny, wire fraud, and illegal embezzlement of non-profit charitable funds."
The metallic click of the handcuffs locking around Chloe’s manicured wrists echoed loudly through the silent ballroom.
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Chloe looked at Ethan, her eyes filled with desperate, frantic pleading. "Ethan! Look at me! You love me! Don't let them take me in front of everyone!"
👉 Read Part 6 to see Ethan's final message to Chloe as she was led away.
