Chapter 9 - The Federal Ambush
"I can't do that, Marcus," Vincent whispered coldly.
"What?! Why not?!" Marcus shrieked, completely losing his mind.
"Because I forwarded the embezzled ledgers to the FBI twenty minutes before you called," Vincent explained smoothly, completely devoid of human mercy. "Enjoy federal prison."
Vincent ended the call, completely cutting off the corrupt politician's hysterical screams.
Less than five miles away, a dozen heavily armed federal agents violently kicked down the doors of Marcus's luxury penthouse, aggressively dragging the weeping, disgraced politician out in handcuffs. He was permanently stripped of his fake wealth, his arrogant pride, and his freedom, utterly humiliated in front of the entire city.
In the dark alleyway, Vincent dropped the stolen cell phone onto the wet concrete and crushed it under his expensive leather shoe.
The federal authorities arrived, aggressively arresting the four bleeding thugs and hauling them away. The chaotic, toxic energy was entirely dragged out of the night, plunging the alleyway back into a profound, heavy peace.
Vincent turned around, completely abandoning his terrifying, ruthless apex predator persona. He walked back to Clare and Lily, his natural micro-expressions shifting back into pure, overwhelming warmth.
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He gently picked up little Lily, who was still clutching her stuffed rabbit.
👉 Vincent smiled at the brave little girl, completely ready to finally finish their date.
